Description
Freezer Peach Jam is a quick, no-cook jam that captures the fresh, sweet flavor of ripe peaches with minimal effort. Perfect for beginners, this simple recipe requires no canning and stores beautifully in the freezer.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and finely chopped or mashed
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 (1.5 oz) packet instant or no-cook fruit pectin
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop or mash the peaches until you reach your desired texture.
- In a large bowl, combine the peaches with lemon juice and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar and pectin thoroughly.
- Gradually stir the pectin mixture into the peaches and stir for 3–5 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Ladle the jam into clean freezer-safe containers, leaving about ½ inch of space at the top.
- Seal the containers and let them sit at room temperature for 24 hours to fully set.
- Store in the freezer for up to 1 year or in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks once thawed.
Notes
Use ripe, flavorful peaches for the best taste.Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30–60 seconds, then transfer to ice water for easy peeling.For a smooth jam, blend peaches before combining with pectin mixture.Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, or a mix of berries for variations.Use pectin specifically labeled for freezer or no-cook jams.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
