Description
A delicious homemade jam that combines sweet strawberries and juicy peaches for a burst of summer flavor all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Start by washing the strawberries and peaches. Remove the stems from the strawberries and chop them into small pieces. For the peaches, peel, pit, and chop them into similar-sized pieces.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large pot, combine the chopped strawberries, chopped peaches, and sugar. Stir well to ensure that the fruit is coated with the sugar. Let this mixture sit for about 10 minutes to draw out the juices.
- Add lemon juice: After the fruit has rested, add the lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Cook the mixture: Place the pot on the stove over medium heat. Bring the fruit mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Once it reaches a rolling boil, let it cook for about 10-15 minutes.
- Add pectin: Stir in the fruit pectin and bring the mixture back to a full boil. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the jam reaches the desired thickness.
- Check for doneness: To test if the jam is ready, place a small spoonful on a cold plate. Let it sit for a minute, then run your finger through the jam. If it holds its shape and doesn’t run back together, it’s done.
- Jar the jam: Remove the pot from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Pour the jam into sterilized canning jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace at the top.
- Seal and store: Place the lids on the jars and screw the bands on until they are fingertip-tight. Process in a water bath canner for about 10 minutes for safe preservation.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor. Ensure jars are sterilized to avoid bacteria.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
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