Peach, Strawberry & Maple Jam
This easy method for Peach, Strawberry & Maple Jam makes a small batch of sweet and delicious fruit jam, no canning required.
Servings: 24 1 tablespoon of jam
Equipment
- heavy-bottomed saucepan
- canning jars with lids
- potato masher
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped fresh peaches, skins removed and pitted, about 4 to 5 peaches
- 1 cups chopped fresh strawberries
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice with any pulp
- ½ vanilla bean, split or 2 teaspoons quality vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Place the chopped peaches, chopped strawberries, maple syrup, vanilla bean or cinnamon stick, and lemon juice in a heavy-bottomed 3-quart saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, mashing the fruit mixture as it cook. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened, about 30 to 35 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Let the jam cool in the pot before removing the vanilla bean or the cinnamon stick.
- Spoon the jam into a jar/jars. Place the lid on the jar and allow to cool to room temperature. If planning to freeze, be sure to use freezer containers. Save room at the top if freezing to allow for expansion.
- Refrigerate the jam for 24 hours. Jam will keep in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks, and will freeze for up to 1 year.
- Enjoy this jam spooned onto warm biscuits with butter, or warm from the oven buttermilk bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servings | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg