Freezer Peach Jam

Adding just a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg makes this the best tasting Freezer Peach Jam Recipe you'll find

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Resting time 12

Total Time 12 40

Servings ounces

Calories 17kcal

Author Lea Ann Brown

Equipment

5 8-ounce canning jars

Ingredients

1 1.75 oz. package no-sugar-needed fruit pectin
5-6 ripe peaches peeled and diced
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup white grape juice unsweetened
5 8 oz. mason jars or tupperware containers
½-1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to boil and carefully lower fresh peaches into water. A 7-quart Dutch oven works well here. Cook for 30 seconds, then remove the peaches from water and place in an ice bath to prevent further cooking.
Once cool, peel skin off and dice into small pieces. Purée peaches in food processor or blender until smooth.
Pour grape juice and lemon juice into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then stir in pectin.
Make sure mixture is at a rolling boil and use a wire whisk to stir until pectin is fully dissolved. Cook for 1 minute.
Add in peach puree, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, then let cook (boiling) for 5-6 minutes.
Remove jam from heat and pour into a container with a spout for pouring. A Pyrex type 2 quart measuring cup works good here. Pour into the canning containers, make sure to leave ½ inch space on the top for the jam to expand in the freezer.
Let cool fully, around 12 hours, then seal jars and store in freezer.

Notes

Freezer peach jam can be stored in the freezer for up to one year, making it a convenient and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of summer all year long. It will keep in the refrigerator up to three weeks.

To serve, simply thaw the jam in the refrigerator overnight and enjoy it on your favorite foods.

Tips for Success:

Although this is an easy peach jam recipe, make it on a day when you've got some time to spare.
Don't skip the lemon juice. Lemon juice has a good amount of natural pectin, which becomes a good partner with the purchased pectin.
Don't be concerned about those glass jars breaking in the freezer. As long as you let them sufficiently cool and leave some head space in the jar, the jars will hold up in a frigid freezer.
Pay attention to measurements. Like baking, jam making is a science. Measure carefully and follow the directions carefully.
This is a low sugar freezer jam recipe, make sure and purchase the right pectin. Sure - Jell No Sugar Needed Fruit Pectin.

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