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    Homemade Peach Jam Without Pectin

    Published on Jul 1, 2020 · Modified on Sep 28, 2021 by Kathryn - Leave a comment · 28 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

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    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!
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cooling Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 cups
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    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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    1. Diane says

      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 says

        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 says

      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 says

        June 29, 2021 at 10:03 pm

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

        Reply
      • marchelle jumper says

        July 05, 2021 at 5:21 pm

        Can you water bath to make shelf stable?

        Reply
        • Kathryn says

          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 says

          August 05, 2021 at 8:37 pm

          Yes you can can them. I have for years

        • Dulcie Lacey says

          July 22, 2024 at 8:37 am

          Can you use other sugar sources like dates or date paste, stevia, monk fruit, or even 100% organic maple syrup?

        • Kathryn says

          August 03, 2024 at 9:40 am

          Yes! If you're using something like stevia, I wouldn't add as much because it's so much sweeter, but I don't see why you couldn't use other sweeteners! Let me know how it works out!

    3. Angela Smith says

      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 says

        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 says

      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 says

        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 says

      August 28, 2021 at 2:07 pm

      How many jars would the 4 or 8 peaches fill

      Reply
      • Kathryn says

        September 06, 2021 at 9:30 pm

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

        Reply
    6. Lynn says

      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 says

        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
        • Milly says

          September 07, 2023 at 2:42 pm

          5 stars
          This recipe was so easy. I doubled it and it’s on the stove right now. I will put some in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. Smells delicious I can’t wait until it’s done so we can try it.

        • Kathryn says

          September 10, 2023 at 2:31 pm

          Yay! Can't wait to hear about how it turns out! I love that you're freezing some since it's almost the end of peach season. You'll have a little taste of summer during the other seasons!

    7. La Rena Murphy says

      October 18, 2021 at 12:40 pm

      Can you freeze it?

      Reply
      • Kathryn says

        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 says

      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
    9. Margaret says

      November 21, 2022 at 6:04 am

      Iam trying it for the first time, hope it comes out lovely, I love the idea of making my own jam, and canning, I grew up with it, my dear mom loved canning so beautiful, have you any idea on peach chutney

      Reply
      • Kathryn says

        November 22, 2022 at 8:24 pm

        This isn't a recipe for canning, but it's delicious jam! I don't have a recipe for peach chutney unfortunately!

        Reply
    10. Lindsey Thornitt says

      September 01, 2023 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is a super easy and small batch recipe! I added half an ounce of bourbon at the very last stage of cooking. Served it with baked brie and fresh homemade bread - mannn was it good! Thanks so much for sharimg your recipe. I'll be making this as often as I can get fresh peaches!!

      Reply
      • Kathryn says

        September 04, 2023 at 2:21 pm

        Wow, Lindsey! That sounds incredible! I love your additions to my recipe! Thanks for coming back to leave feedback!

        Reply
    11. Diane says

      June 26, 2024 at 10:19 am

      Can u use canned peaches and if so about how many cups would that be?

      Reply
      • Kathryn says

        July 01, 2024 at 1:09 pm

        You could -- might take a bit longer to break down than fresh peaches. You'll need about 4 cups of peaches for this recipe as written!
        Let me know how it turns out if you make it with canned peaches!
        <3,
        Kathryn

        Reply
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