Every year my family gets plenty of Georgia peaches from the Peach Truck when they are delivered here in Michigan.
Since I started making my Grandma's Strawberry Freezer Jam a while ago and everybody loves it, I decided to try making Peach. I'm happy to share the recipe here, as the word is out that it is delicious!
This recipe will make about ten 8 ounce jars.
Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups finely chopped fresh ripe peaches (7-9 depending on size)
- 6 ½ cups sugar (I use half vanilla sugar and half not)
- ⅓ cup lemon juice (you can use bottled or freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp vanilla paste
- 2 pouches Certo liquid pectin
Instructions:
- Peel, pit and finely chop the peaches (you can use an immersion blender or potato masher) in a large bowl.
- Add the sugar to the peaches and mix well. Let stand for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add both pouches of liquid pectin, lemon juice and vanilla bean paste to the fruit mixture. Stir continuously for 3 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved.
- Pour or ladle into jars (I use a funnel) leaving 1/2 inch space at the top for expansion.
- Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours to fully set. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks, or keep in the freezer for up to a year.
