Peach Jam

 

Old-fashioned Peach Jam is a summery delight—sweet and sunny, with a flavor so delectable you’ll want to slather it onto everything you eat. Nothing beats homemade!

Key Ingredients

You’ll find the full list of ingredients with quantities in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.

• Fresh Peaches. Nectarines also work. They are literally fuzz-less peaches.
• Pectin. Pectin is what makes the jam jammy. Not all fruit needs pectin to turn into a jam, but peaches really benefit from it.
• Lemon Juice. This brightens the flavor and makes the peachiness pop.
• Granulated Sugar. The sugar is for sweetness, yes, but it’s also a big player in getting that right jammy consistency.

Variation Ideas

Ben and I love this peach jam just as it is. Keepin’ it simple! But because I can’t resist tinkering with recipes, I do have some ideas for layering in additional flavors.

• Add Herbs. Drop some sprigs of fresh thyme, rosemary, or basil into the pot, then remove them before transferring the jam to jars. They’ll infuse an herbal note into the jam.
• Give It Some Spice. Add a cinnamon stick or two, or try sprinkling in cardamom.
• Try a Ginger Peach Jam. Cut fresh ginger root into matchsticks and add this to the jam.

What to Serve with Peach Jam

• Toast. You can’t go wrong! We’ve been loving it with thick slices of crusty No Knead Bread.
• Oatmeal. Swirl a spoonful into Overnight Steel Cut Oats.
• Yogurt. Layer your peach jam into a Yogurt Parfaits.
• Pancakes and Waffles. Who needs syrup?! Peach jam is even better on Fluffy Pancakes and Blender Whole Wheat Waffles.