Peach Freezer Jam

Looking into the top of a jar of peach jam.

Peach freezer jam is a sweet jam that's made in just a few minutes on the stove top - no pectin required! This recipe makes two 8-ounce cans and can be stored in the freezer for up to a year.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Author Heather

Ingredients

16 ounces (454 g) chopped peaches about 4 medium peaches
1 cup (198 g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

In a saucepan over medium heat, add chopped peaches, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir to combine (if needed, add a splash of water to get the right consistency). Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and gently mash peaches with a potato masher until desired consistency is achieved. Return to heat and cook for another 2-4 minutes, or until mixture has reduced slightly. The mixture should thickly coat the back of a spoon (and will continue to thicken as it cools).
Remove from heat and transfer to jars, leaving about ½" of space at the top of each jar (jam expands slightly when frozen). Allow to cool completely before adding lids. Store for up to 1 year in freezer, or 3-4 weeks in the refrigerator.

Notes

Conversion: 16 ounces diced peaches = about 4 medium peaches with stems, pits, and skins removed.
Storage: Freezer jam is not shelf stable and needs to be stored in the refrigerator or freezer at all times. Jam will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks in a tightly sealed jar, or in the freezer for up to a year.
Sugar substitutions: Sugar can be substituted with a sweetener alternative, but please consult your sweetener package for proper ratios (some are more concentrated than others).
Be safe: If using a sugar substitute, keep in mind that regular sugar preserves the jam, so sugar-free jam will not keep as long in the refrigerator.

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