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A toast covered in bright orange Peach Freezer Jam in front of a jar of the same jam.
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Easy Vanilla Peach Freezer Jam

Making Peach Freezer Jam is easy with low sugar and no pectin too! Delight in the goodness of peaches all year round. This small-batch freezer jam can be easily doubled to make some for friends too.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours
Course: Canning and Pickling
Cuisine: American/North A
Keyword: freezer jam, jam, peach freezer jam, peach jam
Servings: 4 - 250 ml jars
Calories: 124kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

  • 8 medium peaches almost ripe
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 vanilla bean

Instructions

  • Prepare the peaches by filling a large pot of water and setting it to boil.
  • Cut a small x on the non stem end of the peach and immerse it in the boiling water for 40-60 seconds.
  • Remove the peach and place immediately in a bowl of ice water. Peel. Repeat with remaining peaches.
  • Slice each peach in half and remove the pit. Slice each half 6-7 times, then rotate 90 degrees and slice again. Place diced peaches in a bowl.
  • Pour lemon juice over the peaches and stir. Add the sugar and honey and stir again. Allow peaches to macerate for an hour.
  • Place a small plate in the freezer.
  • Inspect and wash five 250 ml jars and their lids (I always do one extra then the recipe yields just in case).
  • Add macerated peaches to a heavy bottomed pot such as a Dutch oven. Allow to come to a rolling boil, then reduce and allow to simmer 40-50 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  • Once the jam has begun to thicken, test a spoonful on the frozen plate. If it thickens, the jam is ready. Time required may vary depending on water content of the fruit so it's important to test the jam.
  • Divide jam into jars, cover with lids and allow to cool to room temperature. Place in freezer until you are ready to use the jam.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g