How to Make Peach Jam With Beginning Canning Tutorial Recipe
Learn how to make delicious peach jam with this easy recipe that includes a beginning canning tutorial. Perfect for preserving the flavors of ripe peaches to enjoy all year round.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 half-pint jars 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Jars and Peaches:
- 7 cups peaches, chopped (about 4lbs)
- 5 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon butter
Peach Jam:
- 7 1/2 Tablespoons powdered pectin (RealFruit classic pectin in Ball brand)
- 5 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Jars and Peaches – Wash the jars and blanch peaches.
- Make the Peach Jam – Puree peaches, lemon juice, and butter. Boil pectin, sugar, and fruit mixture. Check jam consistency.
- Can the Jam – Fill jars, process in a water bath canner, and allow lids to seal.
Notes
- Ensure jars are properly sterilized before use.
- Adjust processing time based on altitude for safe canning.
- Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for best preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach jam, canning, preserves, homemade jam, fruit preservation
