Description
A simple and delicious Small Batch Vanilla Peach Jam made with just three ingredients—perfect for beginners and easy to store in the fridge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds peaches, about 12 peaches, pit removed and finely chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash the peaches thoroughly, cut them in half, remove the pits, and dice them into small pieces.
- Add the diced peaches and sugar to a medium-sized saucepan. Set the heat to medium and stir occasionally until the mixture begins to bubble.
- Once the mixture starts to bubble, reduce the heat to simmer and stir every 15-20 minutes, making sure to break down the peaches as they soften.
- When the jam has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Carefully pour the hot jam into clean, sterilized jars, wiping the rims to ensure no jam is on them.
- Seal the jars with new lids and let them sit undisturbed for about 12 hours. You will hear a popping sound as the jars seal.
- Once sealed, refrigerate the jam. It will stay fresh for up to six months in the fridge.
Notes
- If using frozen peaches, allow extra cooking time to cook off the additional water they release.
- For a thicker jam, cook it longer to evaporate more water.
- If you prefer a smoother jam, you can blend the peaches before cooking.
- Peach skins can be removed by blanching the peaches or by simply wiping off the fuzz with a kitchen towel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Jam
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 43 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 6mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.01g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.07g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg