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Homemade Peach Jam Without Pectin

July 1, 2020 by Kathryn 18 Comments

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This peach jam without pectin is so easy -- and is a great option when you want to have some fresh peach jam but don't want to go through the bother of canning. Trust me -- it'll be gone before you know it anyway!

I am a peach fiend. I love a good summer peach tart, peach ice cream, peach bourbon cocktails, peaches in my salads, you name it...if it has peaches in it, I'll eat it.

biscuit covered in peach jam with jar of peach jam to the side and peaches scattered on white background

Peach Jam v. Jelly v. Preserves

What's the friggin' difference? Well, it's all about how much physical fruit you're using (and in what form). Here's the deal:

  • Jam = chopped fruit + sugar
  • Jelly = fruit juice + sugar
  • Preserves = whole or chopped fruit + sugar (and preserves are typically canned to enjoy later unlike compote)

Ingredients for Peach Jam Without Pectin

Because this jam isn't meant to be canned (you can read more about my thoughts on this here), you don't need pectin. You'll rely on natural pectin in both the peaces and in lemons.

You only need three simple ingredients for this recipe:

  • fresh peaches
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
aerial shot of chopped peaches in white bowl with bowl of sugar, and sliced lemon

How to Make Peach Jam

First, place everything in a medium sauce pan.

Combine chopped peaches, lemon juice, and sugar and stir. Allow peach mixture to boil for about 1 minute while you stir constantly. Reduce heat to medium.

Next, cook your mixture on medium heat.

Stir often, until liquid is reduced by about ⅓ (about 10 minutes). Reduce heat to a very low simmer and let jam reduce by half until you can see the bottom of the pan when you run a spatula across the bottom. (The jam should be slightly more liquidy than the consistency you want in your jam because it will firm up slightly when cooled.)

aerial view of jar of homemade peach jam without pectin with spoonful of peach jam next to jar and peaches scattered.

Last, remove from the heat and let cool.

The jam should cool for at least 30 minutes before placing in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator. Let jam continue to firm up in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour before using.

up close picture of jam on a biscuit on a white plate

The Canning Process

Secret confession: I am not a canner at all. I have seasonal cravings but don't really crave summer peaches in the middle of winter. BUT if you are interested in canning, take a look at this info for canning peach jam. You will definitely need some pectin!

What to Eat with Your Peach Jam

By far, the best thing to eat with your homemade peach jam are homemade buttermilk biscuits. There's just nothing like it. My kids like the jam on regular ole buttered toast, too, and my husband will even take a small scoop and add it to his ice cream occasionally.

xox,

kathryn

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Homemade Peach Jam Without Pectin

This peach jam recipe is so easy -- and is a great option when you want to have some fresh peach jam but don't want to go through the bother of canning. Trust me -- it'll be gone before you know it anyway!
4.6 from 5 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: homemade jam, peach jam
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized ripe peaches, peeled, seed removed, and chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized sauce pan over medium-high heat, combine chopped peaches, lemon juice, and sugar and stir. Allow peach mixture to boil for about 1 minute while you stir constantly. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook mixture on medium heat, stirring often, until liquid is reduced by about ⅓ (about 10 minutes). Reduce heat to a very low simmer and let jam reduce by half until you can see the bottom of the pan when you run a spatula across the bottom. (The jam should be slightly more liquidy than the consistency you want in your jam because it will firm up slightly when cooled.)
  • Remove from heat and let cool for about 30 minutes before placing in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator. Let jam continue to firm up in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour before using.
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Comments

  1. Diane

    September 01, 2020 at 10:01 am

    Delicious With ice creme & on toast, I've even used it as a salad dressing instead of honey

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      September 01, 2020 at 6:02 pm

      Ooooh! I love the idea of using the jam in salad dressing in lieu of honey! I bet that's delicious! I'm going to try this next.

      Reply
  2. sara

    June 29, 2021 at 11:28 am

    Was looking for this kind of recipe. Do not like taste of pectin. How long can I keep.this?

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      June 29, 2021 at 10:03 pm

      This peach jam keeps in the refrigerator for about 10 days!

      Reply
    • marchelle jumper

      July 05, 2021 at 5:21 pm

      Can you water bath to make shelf stable?

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        July 27, 2021 at 3:57 pm

        Great question that I'm unfortunately unqualified to answer. I am not a canner -- but if you try it, please let me know how it works!

      • Annmarie

        August 05, 2021 at 8:37 pm

        Yes you can can them. I have for years

  3. Angela Smith

    July 02, 2021 at 8:17 am

    Delicious! I tripled the batch because I had a lot of peaches. (Cook time was a lot longer for that reason.) I also added cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. We ate on biscuits, in shortbread tarts, and as a sauce on grilled pork chops.

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      July 27, 2021 at 3:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Angela. That sounds absolutely amazing what you've put the peach jam on. Thanks for leaving feedback!

      Reply
  4. vicki jones

    August 15, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    5 stars
    I double the recipe but add some more lemon water....I use either small lemon or peach jello (dry) works wonderfully!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      August 16, 2021 at 4:15 pm

      This is great to hear, Vicki! Thanks for leaving your feedback and notes with us!

      Reply
  5. Cathy sawyer

    August 28, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    How many jars would the 4 or 8 peaches fill

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      September 06, 2021 at 9:30 pm

      Hi, Cathy. 4 peaches will make just slightly less than an 8 oz jar.

      Reply
  6. Lynn

    September 08, 2021 at 8:50 pm

    Peaches vary in size. It would be much simpler for the inquirer if the recipe gave measurements indicating how many cups needed.

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      September 28, 2021 at 12:31 pm

      Thanks, Lynn. I went ahead and added "medium-sized" peaches to the recipe card just to note the average peach size, but next time I make this I'll definitely be sure to include a more precise measurement.

      Reply
  7. La Rena Murphy

    October 18, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    Can you freeze it?

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      October 18, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      Hi, La Rena. Unfortunately, I've never tried it but since you're not going through the canning process, I wouldn't try freezing this recipe. It's really made to be eaten within 10 days or so.

      Reply
  8. Courtney Torres

    January 19, 2022 at 10:01 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE this recipe!!! It turned out amazing! And my four peaches made about 18 ounces! I have one 8 ounce jar in the fridge: one in the freezer, and a small 2 ounce jar to share tastes with family members. I will only ever use this recipe. It’s a slam dunk!!! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Reply

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