Can I use frozen peaches?

Absolutely! Thaw them first and drain any excess liquid. The texture might be slightly softer than fresh, but the flavor is still amazing. This is my winter trick when I'm craving summer sunshine!

How do I know if the jam is thick enough?

The cold plate test never fails me! Drip some jam on a chilled plate, wait 30 seconds, then push it with your finger. If it wrinkles, it's ready. No wrinkles? Keep cooking and test every 5 minutes.

Nope! Ripe peaches have natural pectin that thickens beautifully with just sugar and lemon juice. That's why I love this no pectin peach jam recipe - one less thing to worry about!

Why is my jam too runny?

Don't panic! It often thickens as it cools. If it's still too thin after cooling, just reheat and simmer longer. Next time, use slightly firmer peaches - they have more natural pectin.

Easy 3-Ingredient Peach Jam Recipe

Homemade Peach Jam

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A simple and delicious peach jam recipe with no added pectin, perfect for preserving summer peaches.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 3 half-pint jars 1x
Category: Preserves
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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4 cups peeled and chopped peaches
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Sterilize your jars and lids by boiling them for 10 minutes.
Combine peaches, sugar, and lemon juice in a large pot.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens (about 20-25 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, bourbon, or chili flakes if using.
Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Process jars in a water bath for 10 minutes.
Let cool and check seals before storing.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches for best results.
Adjust sugar to taste if peaches are very sweet.
For smoother jam, mash peaches with a potato masher.
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Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 50
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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