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Flavorful Spiced Peach Jam Recipe Easy Small Batch No Pectin

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A small batch spiced peach jam made without pectin, featuring vanilla bean and warming spices. This easy recipe captures the essence of summer with natural sweetness and a cozy spice blend.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches by scoring a small “X” at the base of each peach and blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer to ice water. Peel, pit, and chop into roughly 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. Split the vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Set both seeds and pod aside.
  3. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine chopped peaches, sugar, lemon juice, water, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla seeds, and the vanilla pod. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring often to prevent sticking or burning, for 30-40 minutes until peaches break down and jam thickens.
  5. Test the jam consistency by placing a small spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles and doesn’t run back together quickly, it’s ready. If not, continue simmering and test every 5 minutes.
  6. Remove and discard the vanilla bean pod.
  7. Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace. Wipe rims clean and seal tightly with lids.
  8. Let jars cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. Blanch peaches to peel easily. Stir gently but thoroughly during simmering to prevent scorching and maintain texture. Lemon juice is essential for natural gelling without pectin. Vanilla bean seeds add more flavor than extract. Test jam set with cold plate test. Store jam in the fridge up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.

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