Easy Homemade Peach Jam (No Pectin Recipe)

Homemade Peach Jam (no pectin recipe)

 

Jamie {Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom}

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 pounds peaches (1 lb = 3 to 4 medium peaches), peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks
• 2 1/2 cups sugar (remember, you can start with less sugar and add more if needed)
• Juice from one lemon (Lemon juice is naturally high in pectin and will help the jam set.)

Directions:

1. Add peaches and lemon juice to medium sauce pan.  Bring to boil over med high heat, using a spatula or masher to crush peaches to desired consistency.
2. Reduce heat to medium.  Add sugar.  Bring peaches back to a boil, stirring frequently. 
3. Continue to boil and stir, until peaches reduce and reach desired consistency.  (Anywhere from 15 to 25 minutes – jam should stick to spoon when lifted and turned sideways.)