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Nana’s Spiced Peach Jam Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 30 servings (about 3-4 cups of jam)
  • Category: Jam
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Sugar

Description

Nana’s Spiced Peach Jam is a deliciously fragrant and warmly spiced jam perfect for spreading on toast or adding to desserts. Made from fresh peaches blended with a mix of cinnamon, allspice, and cloves, it captures the essence of summer fruits with a cozy, spiced twist. This jam is cooked on the stovetop and can be preserved using the inversion canning method or simply refrigerated for immediate enjoyment.

Ingredients

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Fruit and Spice Mix

  • 4 cups peaches, peeled, pitted and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 tablespoons low sugar pectin, rounded tablespoons

Sweetener

  • 3 cups sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Peaches: Peel, pit, and slice the peaches. Use a kitchen chopping gadget followed by a potato masher to chop the peaches into small bits—not a puree—ensuring a textured jam.
  2. Combine Ingredients and Heat: Heat a large pot over medium heat on the stove. Add the chopped peaches, lemon juice, spices, and low sugar pectin. Gradually increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a hard boil, which means it continues to boil rapidly even when stirred. This will take about 20 minutes.
  3. Prepare Sugar and Jars: While the jam mixture heats, measure out the sugar in a separate bowl. Wash jars in very hot water, let the water sit in the jars for 2-3 minutes to warm them up, then dry the jars by overturning them on a clean towel.
  4. Add Sugar and Boil: Once the jam reaches a hard boil, add all the sugar at once while stirring. Continue cooking on medium-high heat until the jam returns to a full, rolling boil, and then boil for 5 minutes more.
  5. Fill Jars: Place paper towels near the pot and carefully ladle the hot jam into the warmed jars using a funnel. Fill the jars nearly to the top without overflowing. Secure lids and rings tightly, being cautious as jars and jam will be very hot and possibly messy.
  6. Seal Using Inversion Method: Immediately invert each jar upside down to seal. This prevents the need to refrigerate until opened and can keep the jam shelf-stable for 12-18 months. After 24 hours, right the jars and enjoy your spiced peach jam.
  7. Alternative Storage for Immediate Use: For jam intended to be eaten within a short time, simply put the lids on after filling without inversion. The lids will seal with characteristic popping sounds within an hour. Store these jars in the refrigerator, where they will keep for a couple of months.

Notes

  • Ensure you chop peaches into small chunks rather than pureeing for ideal jam texture.
  • The inversion method of canning seals jars effectively without traditional water bath canning.
  • This jam can last 12-18 months if sealed with the inversion method; otherwise refrigerate for shorter storage.
  • Use a funnel to avoid mess when filling jars.
  • If jars become messy during filling, they can be cleaned with warm water after cooling.
  • Low sugar pectin is used to reduce total sugar content while still achieving proper gelling.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about 30g)
  • Calories: 50
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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