Peach Chai Spice Jam
A delightful homemade jam that combines sweet peaches with aromatic chai spices for a comforting spread that evokes nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Peaches (2 lbs)
- Granulated Sugar (4 cups)
- Lemon Juice (1/4 cup)
- Chai Spice Blend (2 teaspoons)
- Pectin (1 packet, optional)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Peaches: Wash the peaches, score the skins, and blanch for 30 seconds in boiling water before transferring them to an ice bath. Peel, pit, and chop.
- Combine Ingredients: In a stockpot, mix peaches with sugar and let sit for 30 minutes to form syrup.
- Cook the Mixture: Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, then bring to a rolling boil.
- Add Lemon Juice and Salt: Mix in lemon juice and salt; add pectin if using.
- Check the Consistency: Boil for 20-30 minutes until desired thickness is achieved.
- Jar Your Jam: Transfer to sterilized jars, leaving headspace. Process in boiling water or refrigerate.
Notes
This jam is versatile; try adding grated ginger for warmth or bourbon for an adult twist. Serve it on toast, with yogurt, or as a cake filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach jam, chai spice, homemade jam, canning, summer recipes