Description
Indulge in the sweet essence of summer with this Small Batch Vanilla Peach Jam, a delightful preserve that captures the vibrant flavor of fresh peaches and aromatic vanilla. Perfect for slathering on your favorite toast, enhancing desserts, or even as a unique filling for pastries, this jam is incredibly easy to make and requires just three simple ingredients. With no complicated canning processes involved, you can store it in your fridge for up to six months. This small batch recipe yields two jars filled with luscious peach goodness that you can enjoy all year round or gift to someone special.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of ripe peaches (about 12 peaches, pit removed and finely chopped)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium-sized deep saucepan, combine chopped peaches and sugar over medium heat until bubbling.
- Reduce heat to simmer and stir occasionally as the mixture thickens, approximately every 20 minutes.
- Once desired consistency is achieved, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour hot jam into clean mason jars, ensuring rims are wiped clean before sealing.
- Let jars settle undisturbed for 12 hours to cool and seal.
- Refrigerate for up to six months once sealed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose ripe peaches for optimal sweetness. Feel free to customize with spices like cinnamon or mix in other fruits such as berries for added flavor.