Peach Jam

Name: Peach Jam
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 3 half-pints
Ingredients: 4 cups finely chopped peeled fresh peaches (about 6 medium); 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons bourbon or 3 teaspoons vanilla or bourbon extract

Total Time Prep: 70 min. Process: 10 min.

Yield 3 half-pints

Test Kitchen Approved

Our peach jam recipe isn't your ordinary single-flavor jam! This tasty treat has the infused flavors of brown sugar and bourbon or vanilla to further enhance its peachiness. It's an excellent recipe to try for that wonderful moment in time when peaches are abundant, juicy and practically begging to be whipped up into something delicious.

Ingredients

4 cups finely chopped peeled fresh peaches (about 6 medium)
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons bourbon or 3 teaspoons vanilla or bourbon extract

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine peaches, sugars and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is thick and a thermometer reads 220°, about 60 minutes. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Stir in bourbon.
Ladle hot mixture into 3 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
Place jars in canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 88 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Bourbon has been popular at our house since we visited the Kentucky Bourbon Trail a few years ago. Every bite of this jam reminds me of that fun trip. —Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas

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