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This time of year I love visiting the Farmer’s Markets and getting local fresh produce. I’ll enjoy the summer peaches all year long with this batch of Spiced Peach Jam.

Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

To begin, wash and blanch 18 medium peaches.

Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

To blanch the peaches, score the bottom of each peach with an “X” using a sharp knife. Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Lower the peaches a few at a time into the water and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Scoop the peaches out and immediately place them in ice water to stop the cooking process.

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Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

The skins of the peaches will easily peel right off.

Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Cut each peach in half and remove the pit. I, then, cut the peaches into 1 1/2 inch chunks and place them in a large non-aluminum pot.

Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Be sure to pour any juice from the peeled peaches into the pot as well.

Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Place a cinnamon stick (mine is broken in half) and 1 1/2 teaspoon of whole cloves in a muslin spice bag, or wrap them in cheese cloth that is tied shut with kitchen twine. Place them in the pot with the peaches. Add 1/2 cup of water and 1/4 c lemon juice, then bring the peaches to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.

Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Meanwhile get your sterilized jars, lids, and rings ready.

Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

After 10 minutes of cooking, remove the spice bag and discard. With a potato masher, crush the cooked peaches in the pot. Add in 6 cups of sugar. Bring the mixture back to a rolling boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the mixture thickens and comes to a gelling point. (Spoon some out and blow on it to cool. Let it drip into a small dish. If it runs off like water, it isn’t ready. If it slides off together in a clump, it is time.)

Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

While it is cooking, prepare your canning tools – ladle, tongs, funnel, etc. Remember, everything should be clean and sterile.

Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

When the jam is ready, scoop off any “foam” that has gathered on top and discard it.

Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Ladle the hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space from the top of the jars. Wipe any drips from the edges with a damp cloth. Cover with a hot lid and ring.

Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Place the jars in your canner. To keep my jars from falling over, I take up the rest of the space with an empty jar. Lower the jars down into the boiling water and let them boil for 10 minutes for half-pint jars, 15 minutes for pint jars.

When canning in a hot water bath canner (or steam canner) always make note of the processing time. If the recipe only has one time shown, that is generally for 1-1,000 feet of elevation. Visit this article to learn how to make adjustments to the recipe for YOUR elevation: How to Adjust Canning Recipes for Elevation

Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

While keeping the jars level, carefully remove them with tongs and place them in your counter, lined with a folded kitchen towel. Make sure there are no drafts in this part of your kitchen. Almost instantly, you will hear the “ping!” of success!  …the sound of your jars sealing.

Now, leave the jars alone for 24 hours to cool completely. Store them in a cool, dark place.

Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Preserve the Harvest with this Spiced Peach Jam from Cosmopolitan Cornbread
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Spiced Peach Jam

Constance Smith – Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Enjoy summer peaches all year long with this batch of Spiced Peach Jam. This recipe makes about 4 pints or 8 half pints of jam.
5 from 15 votes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Additional Time 12 hours
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Jelly and Jams
Cuisine American
Servings 104
Calories 56 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 lb fresh peaches, about 18 medium peaches
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1/2 c water
  • 1/4 c lemon juice
  • 6 c sugar

Instructions
 

  • To begin, wash and remove the skins from the peaches.
  • To do so, you will blanch the peaches. Score the bottom of each peach with an “X” using a sharp knife. Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Lower the peaches a few at a time into the water and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Scoop the peaches out and immediately place them in ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • The skins of the peaches will easily peel right off.
  • Cut each peach in half and remove the pit. Cut the peaches into 1 1/2 inch chunks and place them in a large non-aluminum pot.
  • Be sure to pour any juice from the peeled peaches into the pot a well.
  • Place the cinnamon stick and whole cloves in a muslin spice bag, or wrap them in cheese cloth that is tied shut with kitchen twine. Place them in the pot with the peaches. Add the 1/2 cup of water and the lemon juice then bring the peaches to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile prepare your jars and canning supplies.
  • After the peaches have cooked, remove the spice bag and discard. With a potato masher, crush the cooked peaches in the pot.
  • Add in the 6 cups of sugar. Bring the mixture back to a rolling boil and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the mixture thickens. (Spoon some out onto a spoon or dish that you had in the freezer. If it runs across it like water, keep cooking. If it is nice and thick, it is ready!)
  • When the jam is ready, scoop off any “foam” that has gathered on top and discard it.
  • Fill hot jars with hot jam leaving 1/4 inch head space. Remove any air bubbles by sliding a bubble tool around the jar. Then, wipe the rims clean with a damp cloth that is dipped in white vinegar. Place a lid and ring on the jar, finger tight.
  • Place the jars in your canner and process for 10 minutes for half pints, 15 minutes for pints. SEE NOTE in the recipe post about adjusting the processing time for your elevation.
  • When the jars are done processing, transfer them to a lined surface in a draft-free location.
  • Allow the jars to sit undisturbed for 12-24 hours.
  • The next day remove the rings, test the seals, label the jars, and store in your pantry.
  • If any jar did not seal, place it in the refrigerator to use right away.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TbCalories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is auto-generated and the accuracy is not guaranteed.

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This recipe was updated in 2022.

17 thoughts on “Spiced Peach Jam”

  1. My peaches from our tree are all sizes. Can you tell me how many cups of prepared fruit I use to cook down? I’m afraid the consistency might not set up if I don’t have the right amount of peaches.

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  2. I loved this peach jam recipe and I normally don’t care for peach jam at all. Loved the spices you put in. The color of my jam was darker than the beautiful color of your jam. I used cane sugar. Maybe that was the reason? I froze some peaches so, looking forward to making more jam this fall and would love to give some as gifts.
    Thanks for a delicious recipe. I practically eat it with a spoon! Yum! 😋

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  3. I made a batch last weekend. Today I made more, but added star anise, ground ginger, allspice, and minced Jalapenos. Love the combination of sweet and spiced, spicey. Perfect amount of both.

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  4. Love this! I’ve just recently ventured into the canning world. Have several gallon bags of fresh peaches from this season in the freezer just waiting for me to make some of this! Beaaaaautiful photos, too!

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    • Thank you Phillip! I started canning about 9 years ago and I love it. One year I lived near an amazing wild blackberry patch. I brought home 12 gallons of berries that summer. I was a canning, freezing blackberry fool! :)

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  5. It is nearly peach season here in Michigan and I love the sound of this spiced jam. Thanks for sharing.

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