Nothing captures summer quite like homemade peach jam — sweet, slightly tangy, and bursting with fresh fruit flavour. It’s the kind of spread you’ll want on everything from toast to cheese boards. And the best part? You only need a few ingredients and no special canning skills to make it at home.
Why You’ll Love It
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Fresh Flavour: Made with ripe peaches at their peak.
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Small Batch-Friendly: Great for beginners — no pectin or canning required.
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Versatile Use: Delicious on toast, biscuits, yogurt, or even grilled meats.
Ingredients
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900g (2 lbs) ripe peaches (about 5–6 medium), peeled, pitted, and chopped
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350g (1 3/4 cups) granulated sugar
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Optional: pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract
How to Make It
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Weigh and prep peaches: Use a kitchen scale to measure chopped peaches for accurate results.
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Cook the fruit: Add peaches, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
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Simmer: Increase heat to medium-high and cook 20–30 minutes, stirring often, until mixture thickens and coats a spoon.
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Mash or blend: Leave it chunky, mash with a fork, or blend for a smoother jam.
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Cool and store: Let jam cool, then transfer to jars. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
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