Vida Recetas Editorial
Homemade peach jam is a classic preparation that takes advantage of the natural sweetness of this summer fruit to create a versatile and delicious preserve. Originating from traditional kitchens, this recipe stands out for its simplicity and the authentic flavor that only natural ingredients can offer.
Making your own jam allows you to control the amount of sugar and avoid artificial preservatives. It is also perfect for using ripe peaches and getting a product with incomparable texture and taste. This jam is ideal for spreading on toast, accompanying cheeses, filling cakes, or adding a special touch to your desserts.
You can adjust the recipe according to your preferences: add a glass of water for a thinner texture or cook longer to get a thicker consistency. You can also combine peach with other fruits like nectarine or plum to create original blends.
The cooking time is usually 40 to 50 minutes, and the result is a jam with a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity thanks to the lemon juice.
Prep
60 min
Cook
45 min
Servings
1
Calories
250 kcal
Peel the peaches, chop them and place them in a pot with the sugar.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved.
When the sugar has dissolved and starts to boil, lower the temperature to simmer the peach jam.
Also, add the lemon juice.
To obtain a softer and more liquid jam we can add a glass of water.
Let the jam cook until it gets the desired texture.
In general, the cooking time for peach jam ranges from 40-50 minutes.
During this time, it is important to stir the mixture from time to time to prevent the fruit from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pot. Once ready, we recommend letting it warm up a little and crushing it slightly to make it more homogeneous, although if you like to find pieces of fruit you can leave it as is.
Before the jam cools down, we pack it in pre-sterilized glass jars, close them hermetically and leave them upside down overnight.
In this way, we will vacuum pack the jam, obtaining a canned peach jam, and we can store it for months in our pantry.
Once opened, we will have to consume it within a maximum period of one week or week and a half.
This recipe has a medium difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 60 minutes and the cooking time is 45 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 1 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
