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Almond Flavored Peach Jam
This Almond-Flavored Peach Jam blends the soft sweetness of ripe peaches with a bright touch of lemon and a warm, nutty hint of almond extract. It’s a delicate variation on classic peach preserves, elevated with the gentle floral notes of almond. Perfect for spreading on toast, layering into pastries, or dolloping onto yogurt, it captures summer in a jar with a subtle twist. The pectin helps it set beautifully, while the simple ingredients let the fruit shine. A timeless preserve that feels both familiar and refined.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Preserves
Cuisine American
Servings 3 cups
Calories 231 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups peaches (peeled, finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 pkg powdered fruit pectin
  • ⅓ - ½ cups sugar
  • 1 tsp almond extract

Instructions
 

Step 1: Combine Fruit & Lemon

  • In a large pot, stir together chopped peaches and lemon juice.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Step 2: Initial Cooking

  • Reduce the heat.
  • Stir and cook rapidly for about 15 minutes, stirring often.

Step 3: Add Pectin and Sugar

  • Stir in powdered fruit pectin and sugar into the fruit mixture.

Step 4: Final Boil

  • Stir constantly and cook for another 15 minutes or until the jam thickens.
  • Add almond extract and remove from heat.

Step 5: Store

  • Pour jam into sterilized jars or containers.
  • Cover, cool, and refrigerate.
  • Makes approximately 3 cups.

Tips

  • Add a splash of vanilla extract to enhance the almond flavor.
  • Swap almond extract for amaretto liqueur for a deeper flavor.
  • Add ½ teaspoon ground ginger for a warm spice variation.
  • Use a mix of yellow and white peaches for complexity.
  • For chunkier jam, mash peaches lightly instead of chopping finely.
  • Replace lemon juice with bottled lemon juice for consistent acidity.
  • Freeze jam instead of refrigerating for longer storage.
  • Add ½ cup raspberries for a peach–berry twist.
  • Reduce sugar slightly (up to ¼ cup) if peaches are very sweet.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 5gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 670IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword fruit spread, heirloom meals, homemade, jam, nostalgic food, Peaches, preserves, summer recipes, vintage
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