Easy Homemade Peach Jam Recipe

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds fresh peaches
• 5 cups white sugar
• 3 (3 ounce) packages peach gelatin
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

1. Check five 12-ounce jars for any cracks or rust, and discard any damaged ones. Keep jars in simmering water until the jam is ready. Wash new lids and rings with warm, soapy water.
2. Boil a large pot of water. Add peaches and cook until the skins loosen, about 20 seconds. Drain and cool until easy to handle. Peel and pit the peaches, then cut the flesh into chunks.
3. Add 5 cups of peach chunks to the pot and mash with a potato masher. Mix in sugar, gelatin mix, lemon juice, and almond extract. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
4. Carefully pack the jam into the hot, sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch of space at the top. Use a clean knife or spatula to remove any air bubbles from the insides of the jars. Wipe the rims with a damp paper towel to remove any residue. Secure lids and rings tightly.
5. Place a rack in a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil, then carefully lower the jars into the boiling water, spacing them 2 inches apart. Add more boiling water until the jars are covered by at least 1 inch. Cover and process for 10 minutes at a rolling boil.
6. Remove the jars from the stockpot and place them on a cloth or wood surface, leaving space between them. Let them cool completely, about 12 hours. Press the center of each lid to make sure it doesn't move. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark place.

Nutrition

• Calories: 43 kcal
• Fat Content: 0 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 9 g
• Sodium Content: 4 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 0 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 9 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g