Peach Jam (No pectin)
Homemade Peach Jam (pectin-free) is fresh, easy to make, and delicious. Take advantage of peach season with this tasty marmalade that will become a staple in your kitchen.
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About this recipe
This homemade peach jam is fresh, perfectly sweetened, and easy to make. For another option of homemade marmalade that you will love, you must try this apricot jam.
The jam is made with fresh peaches and requires only three ingredients and no pectin. It’s better to use ripe peaches for the best flavor.
Ingredients:
The recipe takes 3 ingredients:
- Peach: fresh ripe peaches.
- Sugar: white or brown sugar.
- Orange: fresh orange juice.
How to make Peach Marmalade
Cut the peaches in half, remove the pits, and chop them coarsely. You can also peel the peaches to taste.
Place the peaches, sugar, zest, and orange juice in a deep saucepan.
Heat over med-high, stirring, and bring mixture to a rolling boil. Lower the heat and cook for approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Stir frequently until the jam is thickened and has the desired consistency. It will continue to thicken when it cools.
Mix the jam for a homogeneous consistency if desired and transfer to a jar.
How do you check the jam consistency? Chill a small plate in the freezer for a few minutes. Remove it, pour a spoonful of jam onto the plate, and make a groove with a spoon. It is ready if the jam stays separate or comes together very slowly. If it comes together too quickly, it needs to be cooked a little longer. If the jam is too thick, add water, little by little, and simmer until you get the desired consistency.
Storing
Place the jam in sterilized jars. How to sterilize jars? Place the jars and lids in a deep saucepan and cover completely with cold water (at least 1 inch above them). They should simmer for at least 10 minutes. Remove with tongs and place on a tray. Dry well, air-dry, or pat dry with a clean paper towel, and set aside.
Additional Tips
- Peaches: Choose ripe peaches; they are sweeter.
- Do I need to peel the peaches before making jam? No, it’s not necessary, because the skin softens when cooked, and adds flavor and color.
- Spices: add some spices and change the compote flavor, like fresh ginger, cinnamon, or cardamom.
- Serving Options: use the jam for toast topping, fill/ top cookies, like these thumbprint cookies. Filling cakes or serving the jam with cheese is also a very good option.
How to regenerate a jam?
It happens to all of us that we have an old jar of jam in the fridge that has crystallized and lost its consistency. To recover it, pour a little water into a deep saucepan and add the jam and drops of lemon juice. Heat over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the jam regains consistency.
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Homemade Peach Jam (No pectin)
Ingredients
- 2,2 lb peaches pitted and chopped coarsely
- 3 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 orange zest
- 1 orange juice
Instructions
- Cut the peaches in half, remove the pits, and chop them coarsely. You can also peel the peaches to taste.
- Place the peaches, sugar, zest, and orange juice in a deep saucepan.
- Heat over med-high, stirring, and bring mixture to a rolling boil. Lower the heat and cook for approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
- Stir frequently until the jam is thickened and has the desired consistency. Keep in mind that the jam continues to thicken when it cools.
- Mix the jam for a homogeneous consistency if desired and transfer to a jar.