Sweet & Zesty Peach Jalapeño Jam
A delightful blend of ripe peaches and jalapeños creates a sweet and slightly spicy jam perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 half-pint jars 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped small
- 2 to 3 jalapeños, finely minced (seeds removed for mild heat)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest or lime zest
- Optional: 1 pouch liquid pectin or 3 tablespoons powdered pectin
- Optional flavor boosts: 1 teaspoon vanilla, a pinch of salt, or 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
- Add the chopped peaches, sugar, jalapeños, lemon or lime juice, and zest to a wide pot. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the fruit releases juice.
- Bring the pot to a steady simmer, stirring often. Cook until thickened, checking for set using the plate test or thermometer.
- When the desired set is reached, turn off the heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes before ladling into jars.
- For fridge jam, cool and refrigerate. For shelf-stable jam, follow canning steps.
Notes
Use ripe peaches for the best flavor. You can customize the heat level by adjusting the jalapeños or keeping some seeds. This jam can be refrigerated for up to 3 weeks or canned for up to 1 year.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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