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Easy Small-Batch Spiced Peach Jam Recipe No Pectin Perfect for Beginners

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A simple, small-batch spiced peach jam made without pectin, featuring warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Perfect for beginners and ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (can substitute coconut sugar, honey, or maple syrup)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches by washing and peeling about 4 cups (4-5 medium peaches). Score an ‘X’ on the bottom, blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water. Peel and dice into roughly 1/2-inch pieces (10-15 minutes).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine diced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, water, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Stir to mix well.
  3. Place saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently to dissolve sugar and prevent sticking. Once bubbling gently, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes, stirring every few minutes and scraping the bottom to avoid burning. The mixture should thicken and reduce by about half.
  4. Test the jam consistency by dropping a spoonful onto a cold plate chilled in the fridge. If it wrinkles and holds shape when you run your finger through it, it’s ready. If not, continue simmering and test every 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Let the jam cool slightly before transferring to clean glass jars. Seal tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Do not walk away while simmering to prevent burning. For smoother texture, mash some peaches early or strain the cooked jam. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Warm jars before filling to prevent cracking and improve sealing. Frozen peaches can be used but drain excess liquid first. Sugar can be substituted with honey or maple syrup but may affect texture and cooking time.

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