Peach Freezer Jam
This peach freezer jam is only a few ingredients and one of the best ways to enjoy the flavor of peaches all year long. It's delicious on warm bread, or rolls.
Servings: 7 cups
Calories: 547kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups finely diced peaches (pitted and peeled, about 2 lbs fully ripe peaches)
- 4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 TBS fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 package Sure Jell Fruit Pectin (1.75 oz)
Instructions
- Peel and pit the peaches. Finely chop them up. Measure out exactly 3 cups of diced peaches, and add them to a large bowl.
- Add one cup of sugar to the bowl and stir it well. Add additional sugar 1 cup at a time. Stir in the lemon juice. Let the peaches sit for 10 minutes,
- In a small sauce pan, add the water and fruit pectin. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium high heat. Let it boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour the pectin into the fruit mixture and stir for 3 minutes. Set a timer, stir longer if needed until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the jam into the freezer safe containers, leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top.
- Wipe the rims of the jars clean and cover them with their lids.
- Let the containers sit at room temperature for 24 hours to set.
- Store the jam in the fridge for up to 4 weeks, or freeze for up to 1 year.
Nutrition
Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 141g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 134g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.5mg