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Peach-Ginger Jam

Homemade Peach-Ginger Jam: Sweet Spice in Every Jar

This Peach-Ginger Jam combines juicy peaches with fresh ginger, offering a delightful spread that's lower in sugar and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Processing Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 800 g Redhaven peaches ripe and soft
  • 45 g Fresh ginger minced
  • 200 g Granulated sugar lower sugar option
  • 60 ml Lemon juice fresh
  • 240 ml Water for skin boiling
For the Flavor Booster
  • 1 batch Reserved Peach Skins to enhance flavor

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Canning jars
  • Candy Thermometer
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • slotted spoon
  • canning funnel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the peaches by scoring the bottom and blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds.
  2. Remove the skins from the peaches, chop them into chunks, and reserve the skins.
  3. Create the flavor booster by boiling reserved skins in water for 5 minutes and straining the liquid.
  4. Combine chopped peaches, ginger, sugar, lemon juice, and the flavorful liquid in a pot.
  5. Cook the mixture over medium heat until it reaches 220°F, stirring regularly.
  6. Jar the jam into sterilized jars, leaving headspace and sealing properly.
  7. Process the jars in boiling water for 10 minutes to preserve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 18gPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Use a kitchen scale for measuring ingredients accurately and avoid overcooking to maintain flavor and texture.

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