Raspberry Peach Jam
A delightful and nostalgic homemade jam featuring the vibrant flavors of raspberries and peaches, perfect for spreading on toast or pairing with yogurt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 5-6 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups raspberries
- 2 cups peaches, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 package of fruit pectin
Instructions
- Prep your fruit: Wash the raspberries and peel the peaches. Blanch peaches for easier peeling.
- Combine the fruits: In a large pot, combine raspberries and chopped peaches, mashing them slightly.
- Add sugar and lemon juice: Stir in sugar and lemon juice until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil: Place pot over medium-high heat and bring to a rolling boil for about 10 minutes.
- Add the pectin: Stir in the pectin according to package instructions.
- Boil again: Bring back to a boil for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Test for doneness: Spoon onto a chilled plate to check if set.
- Sterilize your jars: Wash and sterilize jars in boiling water.
- Fill the jars: Ladle jam into jars, leaving headspace.
- Seal and process: Attach lids and process jars in boiling water for 5-10 minutes.
- Cool and store: Cool jars and store in a cool, dark place.
Notes
Store jam properly for up to a year. Once opened, keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jam, raspberry, peach, canning, homemade, summer flavors