Peach Freezer Jam (Low Sugar)
This easy, low sugar, peach freezer jam can last for up to 1 year in the freezer. It still has the same sweet, peachy flavor as canned jam but with a fresher taste and more vibrant color because the peaches do not get cooked.
Servings: 64 tablespoons
Calories: 24kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups fresh firm-ripe peaches pitted, peeled and finely chopped (about 7 or 8 medium peaches)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1.6 ounces freezer jam pectin powder 1 package
Instructions
- Mix the peaches, lime juice and sugar in a bowl and stir until combined well. Let rest for 10 minutes.3 ½ cups fresh firm-ripe peaches, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- Gradually sprinkle the pectin powder over the peaches and stir for 5 minutes, making sure the sugar has completely dissolved. It will get thicker as you mix.1.6 ounces freezer jam pectin powder
- Transfer the peach jam to glass jam jars, leaving ½” to 1" of space at the top, and then screw the lids on.
- Let the jam sit for 30 minutes to thicken. (Some brands of freezer jam pectin do not need resting. Check the package to confirm.) Use or store.
Notes
- This recipe makes approximately 4 cups of jam.
- The jam can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 year or in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
- Make sure to label the jam jars so that you know how long they've been in the freezer.
- Freezer jams tend to be thinner in consistency compared to traditional.
- Nutrition information is per tablespoon.
- Spread it on bread, bagels, homemade toast points, over ice cream or yogurt etc.
- Please do not adjust the ingredient amounts or this could result in the jam not setting properly.
- Tips on peeling the peaches:
- If they are ripe but still firm, you can simply use a vegetable peeler.
- If they are quite soft, it's best to blanch and peel. You can follow the directions in the post.
Nutrition
Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
