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Easy Spiced Peach Jam Recipe Small Batch No Pectin Perfect for Beginners

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A simple, beginner-friendly spiced peach jam recipe that uses no pectin and comes together quickly with warm spices and fresh peaches. Perfect for small batches and capturing the essence of summer sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups peeled and chopped fresh peaches (about 1 kilogram or 2.2 pounds)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 30 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches by washing, peeling (optional), and chopping about 4 cups (1 kg or 2.2 lbs) of ripe peaches into small chunks.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped peaches, 1 cup (200 g) sugar, 1/4 cup (60 ml) water, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Place the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning.
  4. Cook for about 30-35 minutes until the peaches are soft and the mixture thickens.
  5. About halfway through cooking, mash the peaches slightly with a potato masher or back of a spoon if you prefer a less chunky jam.
  6. Test the jam’s setting by placing a small spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles and holds shape after a minute, it is ready. If too runny, cook a few minutes longer.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract if using.
  8. Carefully spoon the hot jam into clean, sterilized jars, leaving some headspace. Let cool to room temperature before sealing with lids.
  9. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid mushy jam. Stir often to prevent burning. Test jam setting with chilled plate method. Sterilize jars if storing long-term. For less sweet jam, reduce sugar by 1/4 cup. Vanilla extract is optional and can be substituted with almond extract for a nutty flavor. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained. Slow cooker method possible but requires 3-4 hours on low with occasional stirring.

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