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Easy Small-Batch Bourbon Peach Jam Recipe No Pectin Perfect for Beginners

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A simple, small-batch peach jam recipe that uses natural pectin from peaches and lemon juice, enhanced with a subtle warmth from bourbon. Perfect for beginners and made without pectin.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups peeled and chopped fresh peaches (about 450 grams / 1 pound)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
  • 1 small cinnamon stick (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel the peaches using a paring knife or vegetable peeler, remove the pits, and chop into roughly 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups or 450 grams).
  2. Combine the chopped peaches, granulated sugar, lemon juice, water, and cinnamon stick (if using) in a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir gently to mix without smashing the fruit.
  3. Place the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a steady simmer.
  4. After about 10 minutes of simmering, stir in the bourbon. Continue stirring gently every few minutes to prevent sticking or burning.
  5. Test the jam’s consistency by placing a small spoonful on a chilled plate. Let it cool for a minute, then push gently with your finger. If it wrinkles and holds shape, the jam is ready; if runny, simmer longer and test every 5 minutes.
  6. Remove the cinnamon stick and ladle the hot jam into sterilized glass jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace. Seal tightly and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
  7. Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer storage. Flavors deepen after a day or two.

Notes

[‘Use ripe but firm peaches for best natural pectin and flavor.’, ‘If foam forms during cooking, skim it off to keep jam clear.’, ‘Test jam set with the spoon test on a chilled plate for best results.’, ‘You can substitute bourbon with dark rum or apple brandy.’, ‘For an alcohol-free version, replace bourbon with peach juice or apple cider vinegar.’, ‘Frozen thawed peaches can be used but may affect texture.’, ‘Store jam in sterilized jars and refrigerate or freeze for longer shelf life.’]

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Keywords: bourbon peach jam, small batch jam, no pectin jam, homemade peach jam, easy jam recipe, beginner jam recipe, bourbon preserves

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