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Quick Peach Jam Recipe

Quick Peach Jam

This recipe makes a delicious peach jam in under an hour! Perfect for busy cooks, this recipe uses liquid pectin for quick setting.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Preserve
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups Peeled and sliced ripe peaches (about 2 pounds)
  • 3 cups Granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup Lemon juice
  • 1 ounce package Liquid pectin
  • 1 cup Water For blanching peaches (optional)

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Half-pint jars
  • Canning lids and rings
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Wash, peel, and slice the peaches. Blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds, then ice water, makes peeling easier. Slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine peaches, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well.
  3. Stir in the liquid pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
  4. Boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat; skim off any foam. Ladle hot jam into sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
  6. Wipe jar rims clean. Place lids and rings on jars; tighten fingertip tight. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude).
  7. Cool completely. Check seals. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark, dry place. Refrigerate unprocessed jam and use within 2-3 weeks.

Notes

For a thicker jam, increase the amount of sugar slightly. Adjust sweetness to your preference. Consider adding spices like cinnamon or cardamom for flavor variations.