Peach jam
- Preparation 45 min
- Refrigeration 2 h
- Cooking 15 min
- Servings 3 cups
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🍑 The jam that tastes like summer, no matter the season
Some recipes instantly bring sunshine to the table the moment you open the jar. This peach jam is one of them. Not overly sweet, deeply fruity, with just enough rum and citrus to add depth without masking the peach. A simple, straightforward recipe that does exactly what it promises.
There’s no added pectin here and no stiff, store-bought texture. This is a softer, more natural jam, perfect for spreading generously on toast, spooning over Greek yogurt, or serving alongside cheese. It’s the kind of recipe you make once… and then keep coming back to whenever peaches are at their best.
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✅ Natural texture
This jam contains no added pectin, so it remains intentionally softer than commercial jams.
✅ Chunky consistency
Blend briefly to keep visible peach pieces and a rustic texture.
✅ Make-ahead
The flavor improves after a full night in the refrigerator.
✅ Storage
Keeps for about 2 weeks in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
✅ Freezing
Freezing is not recommended, as the texture becomes watery once thawed.
✅ Serving ideas
Serve on toast with nuts, stirred into Greek yogurt, or alongside soft cheeses.
Ingredients
- 6 large peaches, peeled and diced
- 1 cup (250 ml) sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) dark rum
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) orange zest
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Preparation
- In a nonstick saucepan, combine all the ingredients and mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the mixture becomes syrupy and coats the back of a wooden spoon.
- About halfway through cooking, use an immersion blender to partially blend the mixture, making sure to keep some larger peach pieces intact. Remove from the heat and let cool for about 30 minutes.
- Transfer the jam into small clean jars. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to allow the texture to set slightly before serving.
Because no pectin is added. The texture is softer, but the peach flavor is much more pronounced.
Yes, but the jam will be slightly less stable and won’t keep as long.
Dark rum can be replaced with brandy, cognac, or omitted entirely for an alcohol-free version.
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