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This low sugar homemade peach freezer jam is made with juicy ripe peaches, just the right amount of sweetness and no canning required. It’s the perfect recipe for first-time jam makers and seasoned jam makers alike!
The Easiest Peach Jam Recipe
This easy peach freezer jam recipe is a bright, fruit-forward spread that lets the natural flavor of peaches shine It’s the perfect way (and easiest way) to preserve peach season! It’s just as good as my Low Sugar Raspberry Freezer Jam and Blackberry Freezer Jam, but peaches! Here’s why you’ll love it.
- Fresh peach flavor. Freezer jams are one of my favorite ways to preserve the fresh flavors of summer. This jam is bursting with juicy ripe peach flavor and perfect for unlocking in the middle of winter.
- Lower sugar. Unlike most homemade jam recipes, this one doesn’t use as much sugar (and it’s just as delicious).
- No canning needed. Freezer jam is so incredibly simple with no complicated canning process or special equipment needed! It’s a great way to get into jams if you feel intimidated.
- Versatile. This homemade peach jam is perfect breakfast on toast or English muffins of course, but it also works great as a grill marinade (see the variations section!) for chicken or shrimp.
It’s one of my favorite things on toast or English muffin, but it’s also amazing on sweets too! Try it on my Ninja Creami Peach Ice Cream or Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream.
If you love this freezer jam you’ll love my Strawberry Rhubarb Freezer Jam or even no-pectin jams like Raspberry Chia Jam or Blackberry Chia Jam too.
Ingredients
You only need five simple ingredients for this easy homemade freezer jam! Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredient amounts and instructions.
- Fresh peaches: You’ll need ripe, sweet peaches for the best results. The best peaches are slightly soft with a slightly sweet scent. Any kind of peaches work.
- Low sugar pectin: I recommend Sure Jell Less Sugar Fruit Pectin (the pink box). Make sure the pectin you choose is meant for lower sugar recipes.
- Sugar: You need sugar, but a lot less than most jam recipes!
- Fresh lemon juice: Just a little lemon juice adds the perfect amount of brightness to this jam.
- Water
Variation Ideas
- Peach strawberry freezer jam. Swap half of the peaches for strawberries for a delicious peach strawberry variation.
- Peach jalapeño freezer jam. Add a finely diced jalapeño to your peach mixture before adding to the pan for a spicy version!
- Peach basil. Add 2-3 tablespoons of diced fresh basil.
- Peach mango freezer jam. Replace 2 cups of peaches with sliced mango for a mango peach version.
- Use as a marinade. Combine 1/4 cup of peach freezer jam with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, 2 tbsp of soy sauce, 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp of dijon mustard. Use as a marinade for shrimp, beef or chicken!
How To Make Peach Freezer Jam
- Prepare peaches. Crush peaches by blending in a food processor until mostly blended but still a little chunky.
- Mix sugar and pectin. Combine sugar and pectin in a medium saucepan and whisk together. Add water and stir. Cook on medium-high heat until it reaches a rolling boil, stirring regularly. Allow to boil for 1 minute, stirring the hot pectin mixture regularly. Remove from heat.
- Add peaches. Add peaches and lemon juice to the pan. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Fill jars and set. Pour jam mixture immediately to 8 oz. jars with lids. I prefer to use half-pint mason jars with lids. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes and then place in the fridge to continue setting for 24 hours.
How to Store
Reminder: this is a freezer jam, so it must be stored in the fridge or freezer. It cannot be stored at room temperature. I recommend freezer-safe glass containers or plastic freezer containers, 8 oz. or smaller.
- Fridge: Store jars of jam in the fridge for up to 2 weeks for best freshness.
- Freezer: Store in a freezer safe container for up to 1 year. Before freezing, make sure to leave about a half inch of space at the top for expansion.
Jamie’s Tips
Tips for Success
- Choose sweet, ripe peaches. You’ll want perfectly ripe, sweet peaches. The natural sweetness keeps the amount of sugar low!
- Taste test first. Right after mixing the peaches with the sugar and pectin mixture, give it a taste. Add an additional 1/2 cup of extra sugar or more lemon juice if needed.
- Only use lower sugar pectin. This recipe uses less sugar so it needs pectin specifically made for low sugar recipes. I recommend Sure Jell Less Sugar Fruit Pectin (the pink box). Different pectin may not work.
- Leave room. Leave at least a half inch of space at the top of each jar to allow for room for expansion.
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Less Sugar Peach Freezer Jam
Ingredients
- 8 cups ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups blended)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1.75 oz. box low-sugar pectin (I use Sure-Jell Low Sugar- the pink box) , or 6 tbsp other low-sugar pectin
Instructions
- Start by preparing peaches. Place peach slices in a food processor and pulse until mostly blended but still a little chunky.
- Next, combine sugar and pectin in a medium-sized saucepan. Whisk together until combined.
- Pour water into the pan with sugar and pectin and stir. Heat on medium-high until it reaches a boil, stirring regularly. Allow to boil for 1 minute, stirring regularly. Remove from heat.
- Add peaches and lemon juice to the pan. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Transfer peach jam mixture immediately to 8 oz. or smaller containers with lids. I prefer to use half-pint mason jars with lids.
- Allow to cool for about 30 minutes and then place in the fridge to continue setting for 24 hours. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to a year.
Notes
- Make sure to leave 1/2 inch of space at the top of your container before freezing to allow room for expansion.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an estimate.
