Peach Freezer Jam

I love the quality and flavor of homemade jam—it’s a tremendous way to hold on to the flavors of summer—but I don’t always have time for the traditional canning process. Freezer jam solved that problem! Look for no-sugar-needed pectin in the grocery store specialty aisle during the summer months or buy it online year-round. Use this same method for other fruits like berries, plums, and apricots.

2 cups granulated sugar

3 tablespoons no-sugar-needed pectin

4 cups peeled and chopped peaches

Juice of 1 lemon

Stir together sugar and pectin in bowl and set aside. In a large saucepan combine fruit and lemon juice. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir in sugar and pectin mixture and bring to a hard boil. Boil for 1 minute, remove from heat. Ladle jam into freezer-safe containers, cover, and place aside to set for 2 hours. Transfer to freezer and store for up to 6 months. When ready to use, transfer to the fridge for up to 1 month.

YIELD: 3 cups

Nutrition Information per Tablespoon

Calories: 40, Total Fat: 0 grams, Saturated Fat: 0 grams, Carbohydrate: 10 grams, Sugars: 10 grams, Protein: 0 grams, Sodium: 0 milligrams, Cholesterol: 0 milligrams, Fiber: 0 grams, Vitamin D: 0 IU, Calcium: 2 milligrams, Iron: 0 milligrams