Description
Peach jelly brings back memories of watching jars cool on the kitchen counter while the scent of summer lingered in the air. Grandma always said it was sunshine in a jar—and she was right. This golden jelly captures the sweetness of ripe peaches, perfect for toast, biscuits, or gifting with a ribbon and a smile. It’s a little taste of home, preserved with care.
Ingredients
For the Peach Juice:
6 cups peaches, peeled, pitted, finely chopped (about 6 lbs)
1½ cups water
For the Jelly:
3½ cups peach juice (from above)
¼ cup lemon juice
7½ cups sugar
6 oz liquid pectin
Instructions
In a large saucepan, simmer peaches and water for 10–15 minutes. Mash gently as they soften.
Strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth to extract juice (do not press too hard to keep jelly clear). Measure out 3½ cups juice.
In a large pot, combine peach juice, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir and bring to a rolling boil.
Quickly stir in liquid pectin. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and skim off foam.
Pour into sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Seal and process in a water bath canner for 5 minutes.
Notes
Golden, glossy, and bursting with peach flavor—this jelly is a homemade hug in every spoonful. Spread the joy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 55 per jar
- Sugar: 14g per jar
- Carbohydrates: 14g per jar