Fresh Spiced Peach Jam
Serves: 2
Leila Emmerich
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
54
Spice
48
Sweetness
58
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 cups
White Sugar3 tbsps
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Ground Cinnamon1 tsp
Ground Nutmeg1 tsp
Ground AllspiceDirections:
1
Heat five 12-ounce jars in simmering water until ready for use
2
Wash lids and rings in warm soapy water
3
Mix peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a large pot
4
Bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, until peaches are soft, about 15 minutes
5
Remove from heat
6
Mash peaches with an immersion blender or potato masher to desired size and texture
7
Return to the heat; continue cooking jam until thickened, about 10 minutes more
8
Pack jam into hot jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top
9
Wipe rims with a clean, damp cloth
10
Top with lids and screw on rings
11
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water
12
Bring to a boil and lower in jars using a holder, placing them 2 inches apart
13
Pour in more boiling water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch
14
Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes
15
Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool, about 12 hours
16
Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that lid does not move up or down and seal is tight