Peach Jam
When you think of jam, it is probably strawberries or blueberries that come to mind. But homemade Peach Jam is an outstanding sweet treat! This simple jam can be made even easier by using a food mill.
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Ingredients
10 to 15 large peaches (to make 5 cups of puree)
6 cups sugar
Juice and rind of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon cloves (optional)
1/2 teaspoon allspice (optional)
Instructions
Remove pits and imperfect parts from peaches. In a large kettle, simmer peaches with just enough water to keep them from burning. When peaches are softened, put them through a food mill. Add sugar, lemon juice and rind, and spices, and cook slowly until thickened. Test for doneness by putting a spoonful on a plate. The jam should just hold its shape. Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal with paraffin.
Yield:
Yield: about 4 pints.
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Peach Jam recipe
Brought up by other people...Dont you take the skins off of the peaches before making jam with them. It's NOT in your posted peach jam recipe.
do peached need to be peeled for jam
Hi, Teresa. Thanks for your question. To peel or not to peel-we leave that up to the chef! There are some people who like the texture with bits of peel. Feel free to peel the peaches if you’d like. Enjoy!
bourbon peach jam
I have at least a dozen juicy peaches swimming in 750ml of bourbon marinating in the fridge.Can I still make a jam? I don't have a food mill..but a vitamix is the same?
Shelf life of processed jams
How long will half pint jars of jam (proceeded in hot water bath as directed) last? I am wondering if I can put them up now and give as Christmas gifts. Thank you.
how long to store jam
Hi, Joanne. That is a lovely idea. Food that is processed correctly and stored properly should be safe for up to 18 months.
canning for long lasting
add 8 table spoons of pectin to that for longer shelf life and no need to add water or long cooking time that takes away from the amount of fruit used and dont use a processor if you want jam, just mash it with a potato masher.
why use a food mill for peach
why use a food mill for peach jam if you want pieces of the fruit in jar? wouldn't the mill grind all of the fruit out and then you would only have liquid? I can see using it for blackberries since I do not like seeds in my jam.
thanks,
Debrah
The food mill will help puree
The food mill will help puree the peaches. If you want pieces of fruit in the jam don't use the food mill.
You don't have to use pectin
You don't have to use pectin in this peach jam?
Adding pectin will shorten
Adding pectin will shorten the cooking time, but is not necessary.
You don't have to use
You don't have to use paraffin. You can use canning jars with lids and bands.
Should all jams,jellies and
Should all jams,jellies and preserves be sealed up with paraffin?
Paraffin or wax is no longer
Paraffin or wax is no longer an acceptable method for sealing jars of jams and jellies. Wax paraffin can shrink, crack or have pinholes that allow product to seep out onto the surface, creating mold that can enter into the jam or jelly. Pre-sterilized standard canning jars used with self-sealing two piece lids, hot filling of product into jars and processing five minutes in a boiling water canner are recommended for highest quality and to prevent mold growth.