Easy to Make Peach Jam Recipe

Move over grape jelly and strawberry jam, it’s time for some easy-to-make peach jam! Juicy succulent peaches simmered to just the right flavor and texture make the perfect spread.

This peach jam uses only a handful of ingredients and comes together pretty easily. You’ll wonder why you never made homemade jam before. With just the right amount of sweetness and a touch of cinnamon, you’ll be tempted to put peach jam on everything you eat!

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Fresh peaches, a combination of white and brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla come together for a rich and tangy spread that is way better than store-bought.

You can use this peach jam on bread, pancakes, waffles or even as a topping for ice cream. It’s so delicious. I sometimes eat it with a spoon right from the jar. I especially enjoy slathering it on these recipes: Homemade Bread, Peanut Butter Bread and Blueberry Banana Bread Loaf.

Make a double batch and use as hostess gifts. Who wouldn’t love a nice homemade gift like jam? Or you can always make it in the summer when peaches are ripe and then freeze a batch so you have homemade jam on hand when the mood hits.

Looking for a few other recipes that come together easily without a long list of ingredients? Try Easy Cinnamon Whipped Cream, Pumpkin Pie Fluff or this 3 Ingredient Cool Aid Pie.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe For Peach Jam

• simple to make
• just a few ingredients
• way better than store-bought
• easily customizable
• goes well on so many different foods

Equipment Needed

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Saucepan
• Mason jars – for storage

Peach Jam Ingredients

Prep time: 20-40 minutes

Yield: 1 cup

• 6-10 large peaches or 3 -15.5 oz cans
• 3/4 cup of water
• 1 cup of white sugar
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons of cinnamon
• 2 Tablespoons of vanilla

How To Make Peach Jam

• Clean fresh peaches and dry them well.
• Slice the peaches into quarter pieces and place them into a sauce pan.
• Add the water.

• Cover the saucepan with the water and peaches and bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.

• Add both white and brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla and mix well together.

• Bring jam back to a boil and stir continuously to dissolve all the sugars.
• Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool, uncovered.
• Refrigerate the jam once it has cooled down.
• The Jam will stay fresh in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 weeks.
• Serve over anything! Enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

• use fresh peaches for the best peach flavor
• when peaches are in season buy a bunch and freeze them for future use
• if you find your jam is too watery you can add a tablespoon of chia seeds
• choose canned peaches that are packed in juice as opposed to syrup
• if using fresh peaches don’t use overly ripe ones

Variations Of Peach Jam

• Add some diced pineapple or raspberries
• Throw in some finely grated ginger
• Pour in a splash of liqueur
• Chop up some chilies for added spice

FAQs

Do you need to peel peaches to make jam?

If you are using fresh peach and you are wondering whether to peel them, know that this is a personal choice. When I make this jam using fresh peaches I usually keep the peels on.

How do you peel fresh peaches?

If you are using fresh peaches and you decide to peel them, I have found the easiest way is to blanch them first. Place the peaches in boiling water, remove and cool by running under cold water.

How ripe should fresh peaches be to make peach jam?

To make peeling the peaches easier I suggest you use just ripe peaches, not overly ripe ones.

Which peaches are best for peach jam?

Though any kind of peaches are good for making jam, I like clingstone peaches the best. Don’t worry too much about which kind of peaches to use though. Just use whatever you can find locally. We always like to grab several bushels when we go to Hams Orchard. Read about our trip here.

Can you make peach jam without pectin?

Yes you can make peach jam without using pectin. Just follow the steps in this recipe and you’ll see how easy it is. The boiling of the peaches with the sugars helps it to thicken without the use of pectin.

How can I thicken up my peach jam?

If you find your peach jam is too watery you can add in some pectin or chia seeds to thicken it up.

Do I have to rinse canned peaches?

If you are using canned peaches and they are packed in syrup I suggest you rinse them off. I like to use peaches that are canned in juice from concentrate and not those canned in syrup. The juice from the concentrate has less sugar than syrup. If you can only find peaches in syrup then rinse them off to remove any extra sugar.