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12 years ago
ingredients / Yields: 6 half-pint jars
  • 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 package powdered pectin
  • 5 cups sugar
  • 6 half-pint jars
preparation
  1. FIRST In a large stock pot, combine peaches, lemon juice, and pectin. Bring to a boil over high heat until bubbles form over surface, stirring constantly. Add sugar and boil for an additional minute, constantly stirring. Remove from heat and skim foam from surface.
  2. NEXT Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot. Using tongs, transfer lids, rings, and jars to water and boil for 5 minutes. Remove, using tongs, and let drain on towel.
  3. LAST Fill sterilized jars with hot jam, leaving ½” headspace. Place lids on jars and secure until finger tight. Wipe sides of jars clean and process in boiling water for 5 minutes. Once jars have cooled, secure lids and store in cool, dark place for up to a year.

  1. Lisa Walters

    12 years ago

    First time making peach preserves and they are delicious and this was the easiest recipe ever. Will definitely share it with my friends.

  2. Debra Rennick

    12 years ago

    Can’t wait to try your recipe thanks for the website I enjoy it.

  3. Carolyn Attaway

    12 years ago

    I am trying this recipe again this year because last year it was such a success. I couldn’t make my preserves fast enough to fill the second requests, so I had to resort to making them Christmas gifts instead.
    I am hoping my preserves are just as successful this time around. Everyone has been asking about them.

  4. Kim

    11 years ago

    FINALLY!!! I dug through dozens of websites looking for an easy peach jam recipe until I came upon this one. It’s perfect. Not too much sugar. Not a lot of weighing the peaches. Just simple and delicious. My only suggestion is to include a specific amount of pectin in the recipe. I didn’t buy the box of pectin. I got the jar instead because I’m planning to make a LOT of jam. Thank you.

  5. Vickie Kersey Dixon

    11 years ago

    Georgia is the home State of my dearly beloved parents who have been gone many years. When I need to remember a recipe, I always go to the Georgia site; it never fails me!

  6. Susan

    11 years ago

    Thank you so much, this recipe is right on Q. Many of my friends will be drooling over these peach preserves.
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  7. Trudy

    11 years ago

    Fabulous preserves we added 5 more peaches to the recipe for more fruit and it turned out great. Thanks

  8. Jennie

    11 years ago

    Loved your simple & easy peach jam. I just had a problem with the amount of sugar. I used only 2 cups of sugar instead of 5 and it tasted good. I also thought too much lemon and used half of 1/4 cup required. But otherwise recipe was good. Video was also very helpful.

  9. Melba Green

    11 years ago

    I Will be 90 years old on April 1st and I have never canned anything, but when I was a little girl I watched my mother can everything., Now I want to can peach preserves and I liked your recipe on the internet, Thank you for allowing me to use it.

  10. margaretklemm@me.com

    10 years ago

    I read in an Epicurious magazine devoted to canning that using a Vitamin C tablet crushed, can keep the color bright and keep from getting very dark brown. Do you know of this? Would be a great tip for all of us jam makers.

  11. Dawn

    10 years ago

    How much is in a package? I got a jar of it at the store today I have some peaches !!

  12. Erin

    10 years ago

    We made this a few weeks ago here in PA from the small peaches our trees have finally sprung!! Excellent enough that our 2 boys have it all almost gone and I am working on another batch tonight. Thanks for a new family favorite!!!

  13. Beverly Hughes

    10 years ago

    This will be happening at our house…..and don’t think you will get any. LOL

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12 years ago 106 13 190716

Homemade Peach Preserves

A Gena Knox Original
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Level: Beginner

Peach preserves are an easy way to preserves summer’s fresh flavors and enjoy year round. In addition to serving at breakfast, they are delicious in glazes for meats and seafood or paired with fresh goat cheese and baguette for a wonderful appetizer.