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Peach Freezer Jam in old fashioned glass jar with wire clamp. Strawberry jam in background.
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Peach Freezer Jam

Enjoy the taste of juicy Southern peaches this winter, by making this easy peach freezer jam recipe this summer! Just add orange peel strips to turn it into a Peach Marmalade recipe. This freezer peach jam is super easy made with Sure Jell pectin and no water bath or pressure canning is needed!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time21 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 40kcal
Author: Kathleen Phillips | GritsAndGouda.com
Cost: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped or mashed, peeled or unpeeled (about 4 large peaches or 2 pounds)
  • One quarter of a small naval orange (optional to make marmalade)
  • 4 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1.59-ounce pouch powdered fruit pectin Sure-Jell original
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (bottled is best here)

Instructions

  • Peel peaches if desired. See note below on how to blanch peaches to easily peel them.
  • Remove the pit from peaches. Finely chop the peaches, mash them with a potato masher or lightly pulse in a food processor.
  • If making Freezer Peach Marmalade, remove seeds from the orange and slice into thin strips or triangles. Add the orange pieces and lemon juice to the peaches and stir in sugar. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, combine powdered pectin and water in a small saucepan, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute.
  • Gradually add pectin to peach mixture, stirring well. Stir gently about 3 minutes or until sugar is almost all dissolved.
  • Spoon peach mixture into plastic or glass 1-cup freezer jars or containers. Wipe rims and cover with lids.
  • Let stand at room temperature overnight. Store in freezer up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Gift. Vegan. Gluten Free. Fat Free. Preserves.
Note: I like to lightly pulse the peaches in the food processor to quickly chop them. Do not puree them though.
Peach Freezer Marmalade Recipe: Simply slice a quarter of an orange into thin strips and stir them into the peach and sugar mixture.
How to blanch peaches for easy peeling:
    • First, gently lower peaches into a pot of boiling water. Blanch (briefly cook) the peaches about 30 to 40 seconds, depending on how ripe the peaches are.
    • Remove the peaches with a slotted spoon to plunge them into a large bowl of ice water to cool. The peel should pull off easily when started with a sharp knife.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal