Description
A delightful homemade jam combining the sweetness of ripe peaches and the tanginess of fresh raspberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe peaches, chopped
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare your fruits: Peel and pit the peaches, chop them into small chunks, and rinse the raspberries gently under cold water.
- Combine and cook: In a large pot, combine the diced peaches, raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir gently to coat the fruits in sugar and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Bring to a boil: Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until thickened.
- Add flavor: Stir in vanilla extract when the jam has reached desired thickness.
- Jar it up: Ladle the jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace, clean rims, and seal with lids. Flip jars upside down for a few minutes to create a vacuum seal.
- Cool and store: Let jars cool to room temperature, then store in the fridge or process in a hot water bath for longer shelf life.
Notes
Use frozen peaches if fresh ones aren’t available, and try adding spices or herbs for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jam, raspberry, peach, summer, preserves, homemade