Imagine capturing the essence of sun-ripened peaches at the peak of their juicy perfection, without spending hours over a hot stove. This Super Easy Peach Freezer Jam is your ticket to preserving summer's most delectable fruit in a method so simple, you'll wonder why you've never tried it before. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a luscious, vibrant spread that will transform your morning toast, elevate your desserts, and impress even the most discerning foodie friends.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 5 cups
Ingredients
- 4 cups crushed peaches
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 package fruit pectin
- 5 cups sugar
Instructions
- Wash and sterilize clean glass jars or freezer-safe containers with tight-fitting lids to store the jam.
- Thoroughly wash ripe peaches under cool running water. Remove any bruised or damaged areas.
- Peel peaches by briefly blanching them in boiling water for 30-45 seconds, then immediately transfer to an ice bath. The skin should slip off easily.
- Remove peach pits and cut fruit into chunks. Crush peaches using a potato masher or food processor until you have 4 cups of crushed fruit.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine crushed peaches and fresh lemon juice. Stir to prevent browning and add brightness to the flavor.
- In a separate large bowl, measure exactly 5 cups of granulated sugar and set aside.
- Pour fruit pectin into the crushed peach mixture and stir thoroughly for 1 minute until completely incorporated.
- Add the measured sugar to the peach-pectin mixture and stir vigorously for 3 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Quickly pour the jam into prepared containers, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace to allow for expansion during freezing.
- Let jam sit at room temperature for 24 hours to set, then cover and transfer to freezer.
- Label containers with the date and contents. Freezer jam will keep for up to 1 year in the freezer.
- When ready to use, thaw in refrigerator and consume within 3-4 weeks.
Tips
- • Choose perfectly ripe, fragrant peaches for the most intense flavor • Use a digital kitchen scale for precise sugar measurements • Ensure all utensils and containers are thoroughly cleaned and sterilized • Stir pectin and sugar mixtures vigorously to prevent clumping • Don't skip the lemon juice - it helps preserve color and adds a bright note • Allow jam to set at room temperature before freezing for best texture • Label containers with date to track freshness • For best quality, consume within 6-8 months of freezing • Thaw in refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 weeks after opening
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 211kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 0g
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
