Description
This sweet and spicy Peach Jalapeno Jam blends ripe peaches, fresh jalapenos, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar into a glossy homemade spread. Serve it on toast, with creamy cheese, or as a glaze for pork chops and chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 medium peaches, peeled, pitted, and finely chopped
- 4–5 small jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Peel and pit the fresh peaches, then finely chop them.
- Wash the jalapeno peppers, remove the seeds for a milder flavor, and chop them finely.
- In a large saucepan, combine the peaches, jalapenos, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Heat over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Once the jam reaches a full boil, stir in all the sugar.
- Keep stirring until the sugar dissolves completely, then keep the mixture at a full rolling boil.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until the jam reaches a thick, glossy consistency.
- Dip a metal spoon into the jam. If it coats the back of the spoon without dripping quickly, the jam is ready.
- Wash jars in hot soapy water and dry them well.
- Transfer the hot jam into jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top.
- Wipe jar rims with a damp kitchen towel, seal with lids, and let the jars cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for short-term storage, freeze for longer storage, or process in a hot water bath for shelf-stable storage.
Notes
- For easy peach peeling, blanch whole peaches in boiling water for about 30 seconds, then transfer them to an ice bath.
- For smoother jam, lightly puree the peaches and jalapenos with an immersion blender or food processor before cooking.
- For chunkier jam, mash the fruit gently with a potato masher while it cooks.
- Store cooled jam in airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- Freeze in freezer-safe jars for up to 6 months, leaving room for expansion.
- For long-term storage, process jars in a hot water bath for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0