Easy Fresh Peach Freezer Jam Recipe with 3 Simple Ingredients
A quick and easy no-cook peach freezer jam made with fresh peaches, sugar, and instant pectin. Perfect for summer, this jam captures the fresh fruit flavor with minimal effort and fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 6 half-pint jars 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and mashed (about 6–8 medium peaches)
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 (1.75 oz) pouch Ball® RealFruit™ Instant Pectin
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches (10 minutes): Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water to slip off skins. Remove pits and roughly chop. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Mash the Peaches (3-5 minutes): Using a potato masher or fork, mash peaches until you have about 4 cups with a chunky, jam-like consistency.
- Add Sugar and Pectin (3 minutes): Pour in granulated sugar and the entire pouch of instant pectin. Stir vigorously for about 3 minutes until fully dissolved and evenly mixed.
- Fill Containers (5 minutes): Spoon jam mixture into clean jars or freezer-safe containers, leaving ½ inch headspace. Seal with lids but do not process in a hot water bath.
- Refrigerate To Set (At least 30 minutes): Let jars sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes to begin setting. Jam will thicken more once fully chilled.
Notes
Use just-ripe peaches for best texture and flavor. Mash peaches to chunky consistency, not pureed. Mix sugar and pectin thoroughly to ensure proper setting. Freeze jam promptly and label jars with date. Store in freezer up to 6 months. Thaw in fridge overnight before use. Avoid metal bowls when mixing with pectin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0.5
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