Description

A no-cook, fresh peach freezer jam infused with real vanilla bean. This easy breakfast spread captures the vibrant flavor of summer peaches without the need for canning or boiling.

Ingredients

Scale

6 cups chopped fresh peaches (about 2.5 kg)
3 cups granulated sugar (600g)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 whole vanilla bean pod, split and seeds scraped
1 box (1.76 oz / 50g) no-cook freezer pectin (e.g., Ball RealFruit)
1/2 cup cold water
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Wash peaches thoroughly. Cut in half, remove pits, and chop flesh into rough chunks to yield about 6 cups.
Place chopped peaches in a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla bean seeds (and pod if desired). Stir gently to combine.
Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes to macerate, allowing sugar to draw out juices.
In a small bowl, whisk pectin powder with 1/2 cup cold water until smooth and free of clumps.
Pour the pectin mixture into the macerated peaches. Stir vigorously and continuously for 3 minutes to ensure pectin is fully hydrated and distributed.
Ladle the jam into freezer-safe containers, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace for expansion.
Label containers with date and contents. Freeze immediately for at least 12 hours, though full setting takes 24-48 hours.
Before serving, let the jar sit on the counter for 15-20 minutes to soften to a spreadable consistency.

Notes

Do not use standard cooked pectin; you must use ‘no-cook’ or ‘freezer’ pectin. Do not freeze in glass canning jars with metal lids as they may crack or rust. The jam is very firm when frozen; allow it to soften at room temperature before spreading. Save the used vanilla pod by drying it and storing it in sugar for future baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 45
Sugar: 9
Carbohydrates: 11
Fiber: 1

Keywords: peach jam, freezer jam, vanilla bean, no cook jam, summer recipes, breakfast spread, fresh fruit jam, gluten-free, vegan