You can make the best Peach Jam recipe using fresh (or frozen) peaches and it will keep in the freezer for up to one year.
If you're hooked on homemade jam, try my Blackberry Jam, Chia Seed Jam, Orange Marmalade, Strawberry Freezer Jam, Instant Pot Strawberry Jam, or Raspberry Jam!
Peach Freezer Jam is a no-brainer.
Peach Freezer Jam is a no-brainer.I'm telling you, this is the EASIEST method for making jam; no special equipment, no processing in a steamer or water-bath. You just need peaches, sugar and pectin, and in a few short minutes you'll have peach jam that will keep in the freezer for one year.
And, don't miss our free peach jam labels for gifting friends, neighbors etc (or use for a bake sale). We give freezer jam and homemade bread for teacher appreciation each year.
How to make Peach Jam:
Peel Peaches and Prep Containers: Have clean glass or plastic containers and lids ready. Use my easy method of peeling peaches, and remove the pits.
Dice Peaches or pulse in food processor until diced. Measure exactly 3 cups of peaches into a large heat-proof bowl then add one cup of sugar. Stir well, then allow to rest for 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining sugar, stirring well and letting it rest in between. Stir in lemon juice then let rest for 10 minutes. Taste, and if the sugar is still grainy at all, place the bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water, stirring often, to help the sugar dissolve.
Add Pectin: Whisk water and pectin in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute then remove from heat and whisk into peach mixture. Stir jam constantly for 3 minutes. The jam should start to slightly thicken–if it seems overly runny (or you had very juice peaches) you can repeat pectin process and add ½ or a full additional box of pectin, if needed.
Fill Jars and Enjoy: Pour jam into jars or plastic containers, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe rims of jars, cover with lids. Rest at room temperature for 24 hours before storing in the freezer.
Storing Instructions:
Freeze for up to one year, or refrigerate for up to 3-4 weeks.
Enjoy Jam With:
- Homemade White Bread, Whole Wheat Bread , Rolls or Oatmeal Bread
- Buttermilk Biscuits
- English Muffins
- Crepes
- Charcuterie Board
- Baked Brie
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Recipe
Peach Freezer Jam
Equipment
- Mason Jars (Half-Pint) optional
Ingredients
- 3 cups diced fresh peaches (about 2 lbs fully ripe peaches)
- 4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 box Sure Jell Fruit Pectin
Instructions
- Prep Peaches: Peel and pit peaches (here's my method for how to easily peel peaches). Finely dice peaches and measure exactly 3 cups of diced peaches into a large bowl.
- Dissolve Sugar: Add one cup of sugar to the bowl and stir well. Rest for 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining sugar, adding it a little at a time and resting in between, to help the sugar dissolve completely. Stir in lemon juice. Let mixture rest for 10 min. Taste the mixture and if it's still grainy from the sugar don't proceed until the sugar has dissolved! (If needed, you could place the heat-proof bowl or peaches over a saucepan of warm water on the stove. Gently stir the mixture and the heat will help the sugar to dissolve.)
- Add Pectin: Whisk water and pectin in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute then remove from heat and whisk into peach mixture. Stir jam constantly for 3 minutes. The jam will start to thicken, and will thicken more as it rests. If it seems overly runny (maybe you had very juice peaches) you can repeat pectin process and add ½ or a full additional box of pectin, if needed.
- Fill containers, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe rim of jars clean and cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours before freezing. This allows the jam time to set up, but feel free to enjoy one of the jars right away.
- Store jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.
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I originally shared this recipe in August 2013. Updated July 2019 and July 2024.
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How can you make this a sugar free version or can you make it with Splenda instead of read sugar?
Hi Renne, definitely do NOT use splenda. It will be completely runny. My best advice is to use the low-sugar package of surejell and follow those instructions (in the box) for a low sugar jam.
I love peach freezer jam! I love how your recipe has some chunks in it! Thanks for sharing!
This is great! I love peach jam and freezer peach jam is something I could do! Now I just need tons of peaches!
I just had a whole box of peaches and we ate them all before I could make things with them. I’ll have to buy more to make this jam!
Freezer jam! Storing a bit of summer memories to relive during the winter!
Freezer jam! Storing a bit of summer memories to relive during the winter!
Do you think I could substitute honey or some kind of juice for the sweetener and not use any processed sugar? My daughter can’t have processed sugar. Thanks!
Hi Melissa, The jam definitely wont turn out the same without the exact amount of regular white sugar called for in the recipe. A sugar substitute will just turn yield a runnier jam. You could try to make up for this by adding some extra mashed peaches–otherwise I might just try to find a different recipe that uses a sweetener… Hope that helps…good luck!
Dan you use blackberries in a freezer jam. That’s the only kind of jam I make, freezer, and we love blackberries
Blackberry Jam sounds delicious! Unfortunately I don’t have a recipe for it and I’ve never made it…and I don’t know if I would trust substituting blackberries in this recipe, since the Jam ingredients and instructions are very particular. Good luck!
Inside the box of Sure-Gel fruit pectin is a whole long list of freezer jams. Blackberry may be one of those recipes. I make strawberry a lot and always use the recipe in the box.
Do you think this recipe could be used to make apricot freezer jam as well? It’s a personal favorite.
Hi Ashelyn,
Kraft has a recipe for apricot freezer jam you could follow that is really similar, using fruit pectin. Here’s the link! http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/30-minutes-homemade-surejell-apricot-freezer-jam-60262.aspx
Sounds yummy!
Can frozen peaches be used? If so should they be thawed and drained, or keep all the liquid?
Hi Debbie, I’ve never used frozen peaches but they should work! I would let them thaw and drain the liquid from them before you begin!
Thank You