Flavorful Peach Jalapeño Jam
A quick and easy homemade peach jalapeño jam that balances sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for spreading over cream cheese on crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups of jam 1x
- Category: Spread
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon pectin powder
- ½ cup water
- Pinch of salt
- Cream cheese (for serving)
- Crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Peel the peaches by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water. Dice into small chunks.
- Remove seeds from jalapeños for milder heat, then finely chop.
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine peaches, jalapeños, sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Stir well and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, dissolve pectin powder in ½ cup water, stirring until smooth.
- Bring peach mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
- Add dissolved pectin and boil hard for 1-2 minutes until jam thickens and becomes glossy.
- Test jam set by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate; it should wrinkle when pushed with a finger.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before spooning into sterilized jars, leaving headspace.
- Refrigerate jam for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Optional: Pulse cooked mixture briefly in a food processor for smoother texture.
Notes
Peel peaches for best texture. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Use a hard rolling boil after adding pectin to set jam properly. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor and spreadability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon jam
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
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