Best 8 Nectarine Peach Refrigerator Jam Recipes

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**Nectarine and Peach Refrigerator Jam: A Summer Delight**

As summer reaches its peak, nectarines and peaches burst forth in their full glory, their sweet aroma filling the air. These delectable fruits are not only a treat to eat fresh, but they also make exceptional jams and preserves. This article presents a collection of nectarine and peach refrigerator jam recipes that are easy to make and bursting with summer flavor. From classic recipes that highlight the natural sweetness of the fruit to unique variations that incorporate exciting spices and herbs, there's a recipe here for every palate. Whether you're a seasoned jam-maker or new to the art of preserving, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating delicious and versatile jams that will add a touch of summer sunshine to your breakfast table, baked goods, and charcuterie boards all year long.

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PEACH & NECTARINE JAM (LOW SUGAR)



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This jam is made with fresh ingredients and tastes like summer. It is great served over toast either with butter or spread it over ricotta. Add it to your cheese board and pair it with Pecorino and Gorgonzola.

Provided by Italian Kitchen Confessions

Categories     Breakfast     Snack

Time 13h30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

⅔ pound peaches
¾ pound nectarine
1/3 cup sugar (brown)
2 tbsp lemon (squeezed)

Steps:

  • Gather all your fruits and wash them. Make a cross on the bottom of each peach. Place the fruit is simmering water for 45-60 seconds.
  • Proceed by peeling the fruit.
  • Chop the fruit into regular medium-size pieces.
  • Put the fruits in a pot and cover them with sugar. Add the juice of one squeezed lemon.
  • Let the mixture simmer on the stovetop at low heat for 1 hour.
  • At this point you can check the consistency of your jam (see notes). If it is not yet ready, you can continue letting it simmer for 15 minutes more.
  • Now your jam is ready and you can store it in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or can it.
  • If you decide to can it, make sure to sterilize your jars and lids. When the jam is still hot, place it inside each jar with the help of a canning funnel. Close it. Boil it for 20-40 minutes. Remove it for the water and place it upside down in a dry place for 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tbsp, Calories 30 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g

STONE FRUIT JAM



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When it comes to summertime stone fruit, pies are often the first thing to come to mind, but jam made with peaches, plums and apricots is just as delicious and lasts much longer. Naturally rich in pectin and high in acidity, these fruits make for jam with rich textures and the best balance of sweet and tart. When choosing your fruit, look for pieces that are just ripe rather than overly ripe, as stone fruit tends to lose pectin and acidity the older it gets.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     breakfast, brunch, jams, jellies and preserves

Time 1h15m

Yield About 4 cups (4 8-ounce jars)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 1/2 pounds/2 kilograms peaches, nectarines, plums or apricots, pitted, sliced or cut into 1-inch chunks
2 3/4 cups/550 grams granulated sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice (from about 2 lemons or limes)
Add-ins (optional, see note)

Steps:

  • Toss fruit and sugar together in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Let sit for at least 15 minutes or up to overnight, tossing periodically to coat and to dissolve the sugar. (This will help coax the juices out of the fruit.)
  • Place a small plate in the refrigerator to chill. (You'll use this later.)
  • Bring the fruit to a strong simmer over medium heat until the skins burst and the juices start to boil, 10 to 15 minutes. If using a vanilla bean as an add-in, put it in the pot now.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high. Cook the jam, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon or spatula at first and more frequently as juices thicken until most of the liquid has evaporated and the fruit has begun to break down, about 25 to 35 minutes. How much it breaks down will depend on the type of fruit and how ripe it is. (For example, peaches are likely to retain their shape, while plums and apricots will break down almost entirely.)
  • As the jam cooks, the liquid reduces, the sugars thicken and the natural pectins activate. You'll notice the liquid go from a rapid, rolling boil with smaller bubbles to a slow, thick, tarlike boil with larger bubbles. This is the stage at which it's most important to stir constantly along the bottom of the pot to prevent scorching and sticking. (Sugar is heavier than water and will concentrate there, increasing the chance that the fruit will burn.) It's also the stage at which splattering may occur, so take care in stirring.
  • When the jam reaches a slow, thick boil, add lemon juice and any of the add-ins (see note). Continue to cook, stirring constantly until the jam has returned to its previously thickened state, about another 5 minutes. To test the consistency, spoon a bit of jam onto the chilled plate, return it to the refrigerator and chill for 2 minutes. Drag your finger through it: It should hold its shape on either side without appearing watery or runny. If it's not there yet, cook it a few minutes more.
  • Remove from heat, and pick out vanilla bean, if you added it earlier. Divide between jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top of the jar, and seal immediately. Can the jams (see our How to Make Jam guide for more instruction), or store in the refrigerator, using them up within a couple of weeks.

PEACH AND NECTARINE PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 cups shortening
1 pre-made (10-inch) pie crust
5 medium size peaches
5 medium size nectarines
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Butter

Steps:

  • To make the piecrust, blend together the flour and salt. Stir egg with fork in a measuring cup. Add water to fill measuring cup to 1 cup. Then slowly incorporate the egg mixture into the flour mixture with a fork, just until a dough is formed. Make 6 balls of crust. Use immediately or store in baggies up to 1 week or freeze.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Toss peaches and nectarines with lemon juice. Mix in the dry ingredients. Put mixture in pastry shell, dot with butter. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

NECTARINE AND PEACH JAM WITH LEMON VERBENA



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This is refrigerator jam, allowing you to skip the fuss and time of canning. Here, you'll use a method from Christine Ferber, one of France's eminent jam makers. She calls for macerating the fruit in sugar overnight so the juices release, then straining the liquid from the bowl and cooking that down to a syrup before re-adding the fruit. That allows you to cook the fruit less, retaining a better texture and fresher flavor. It works beautifully with this combination of peaches and nectarines spiked with lemon verbena.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     breakfast, condiments

Time 1h

Yield 3 half-pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lemon
3 pounds ripe nectarines or peaches, or a mix, pitted and sliced
730 grams sugar (3 and 1/4 cups)
Pinch salt
10 sprigs fresh lemon verbena

Steps:

  • Grate zest from half the lemon and place zest in a large saucepan. Juice lemon and add the juice to the zest. Toss in fruit, sugar, salt and lemon verbena and bring to a simmer. Turn mixture into a large bowl and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, if you plan to can the jam, prepare the jars according to the instructions here.
  • Strain the liquid from the mixture into a wide, shallow pot or large skillet, reserving the fruit. Bring liquid to a simmer and cook until it thickens enough to wrinkle on the surface when you push it with a spoon (a candy thermometer should read 220 degrees).
  • Remove lemon verbena from fruit and add fruit to the pot with the syrup. Simmer fruit gently until mixture looks very thick and jamlike. You can test the jam to see if it's ready by freezing a small plate. Drop a bit of the jam on the plate, let it cool for a minute and then push it with your finger. The top should wrinkle. If syrup is thin and runny, keep cooking and test again in a few minutes (return plate to freezer in the meantime).
  • If canning, spoon into hot sterilized jars and process as directed. Otherwise, let jam cool, then store in refrigerator or freezer.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1100, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 284 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 103 milligrams, Sugar 257 grams

NECTARINE & PEACH REFRIGERATOR JAM



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Categories     Citrus

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lemon
3 pounds ripe nectarines or peaches, or a mix, pitted and sliced
730 grams sugar (3 and 1/4 cups)
Pinch salt
10 sprigs fresh lemon verbena or other herb

Steps:

  • Grate zest from half the lemon and place zest in a large saucepan. Juice lemon and add the juice to the zest. Toss in fruit, sugar, salt and lemon verbena and bring to a simmer. Turn mixture into a large bowl and refrigerate overnight. 2. The next day, if you plan to can the jam, prepare the jars according to the instructions here. 3. Strain the liquid from the mixture into a wide, shallow pot or large skillet, reserving the fruit. Bring liquid to a simmer and cook until it thickens enough to wrinkle on the surface when you push it with a spoon (a candy thermometer should read 220 degrees). 4. Remove lemon verbena from fruit and add fruit to the pot with the syrup. Simmer fruit gently until mixture looks very thick and jamlike. You can test the jam to see if it's ready by freezing a small plate. Drop a bit of the jam on the plate, let it cool for a minute and then push it with your finger. The top should wrinkle. If syrup is thin and runny, keep cooking and test again in a few minutes (return plate to freezer in the meantime). 5. If canning, spoon into hot sterilized jars and process as directed. Otherwise, let jam cool, then store in refrigerator or freezer.

SURE.JELL® NECTARINE JAM



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Enjoy the summery taste of nectarines any time of year! Gather up about three pounds of fully ripened fruit to make this yummy SURE.JELL Nectarine Jam.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield About 8 (1-cup) jars or 128 servings, 1 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

4-1/2 cups prepared fruit (buy about 3 lb. fully ripe nectarines)
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
6 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl
1 box SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling jars.
  • Pit and finely chop nectarines. Measure exactly 4-1/2 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Add lemon juice; stir.
  • Stir in pectin. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
  • Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids springs back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 0 g

NECTARINE JAM



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You don't see recipes for nectarine jam very often, which is a shame because ripe, juicy nectarines make a great jam. Make sure to go easy when adding almond extract; it is very strong, so a few drops go a long way.

Provided by wuschel66

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time P1DT40m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds nectarines - peeled, pitted, and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups sugar
1 (1.75 ounce) package fruit pectin (such as Sure-Jell® Pectin Light for less or no sugar)
3 drops almond extract, or to taste

Steps:

  • Inspect 5 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust; discard any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  • Measure finely chopped, peeled nectarines; you should have 4 1/2 cups. Add to a heavy pot and immediately mix with lemon juice so they don't turn brown.
  • Combine 1/4 cup sugar and fruit pectin in a bowl. Add to nectarines in the pot and stir well. Slowly bring mixture to a full rolling boil that does not stop bubbling when stirred. Add remaining 2 3/4 cups sugar and stir to dissolve, making sure to scrape over the bottom of the pot. Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in almond extract.
  • Pack nectarine jam into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sugar 18.6 g

NECTARINE JAM



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Not as mild as peaches - just a little more tart. When done, it's a pretty rosey color. No pectin needed, so it's lower in sugar. Natural pectin is in the nectarine peel... so do not peel them. If you must peel them - you will have to add pectin to the recipe (and more sugar).

Provided by Kathy228

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-5 half pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 cups chopped nectarines, DO NOT PEEL
3 cups sugar
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon spices, of your choice*

Steps:

  • Cook all ingredients at a very mild boil for 30-minutes.
  • *At this point you can add optional spices of your choice such as 1 teaspoons cinnamon, almond extract, or ground ginger, or 1 tblsp. brandy extract; or any favorite combination. Cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Skim foam off surface.
  • Ladle into sterilized jars.
  • Process in boiling water bath for 10-mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.2, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1.6, Carbohydrate 173.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 167, Protein 2.3

Tips:

  • Use ripe, in-season nectarines and peaches for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have Certo, you can use another brand of fruit pectin.
  • Be sure to follow the directions on the package of fruit pectin for the correct amount to use.
  • Bring the fruit mixture to a full rolling boil before stirring in the fruit pectin.
  • Stir the fruit mixture constantly until it thickens and reaches a spreadable consistency.
  • Remove the jam from the heat and let it cool slightly before pouring it into jars.
  • Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to seal them.

Conclusion:

This easy nectarine peach refrigerator jam is a delicious and versatile way to enjoy the flavors of summer. It can be used on toast, pancakes, waffles, or yogurt, or as a filling for pies, tarts, and other desserts. With its vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, this jam is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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