FRESH-AND-DRIED PEACH JAM
For this summery batch of homemade jam, dried peaches are reconstituted and puréed, then added to a pan with fresh peaches, sugar, salt, and lemon juice and boiled down into a thick ambrosia. Using dried peaches lends an extra hit of intense fruit flavor and produces a jam that is perfect for filling this Double-Crusted Jam Tart.
Provided by Sarah Carey
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place a few small plates in the freezer. Place dried peaches in a small bowl; add boiling water and let stand until plump, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. Blend reconstituted peaches and 2 tablespoons liquid in a small food processor (or with an immersion blender) until smooth; if necessary, add more liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you have a smooth purée.
- In a heavy saucepan, stir together fresh peaches, dried-peach purée, sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring and mashing lightly with a potato masher until sugar has dissolved. Skim foam from surface. Cook, stirring more frequently as jam thickens, until it has the consistency of very loose jelly, 8 to 9 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Remove a plate from freezer; drop a spoonful of jam on it. Return to freezer for 1 to 2 minutes, then nudge edge of jam with a finger. If jam is too thin and spreads, return it to a boil, re-testing with plates in freezer every minute, until it doesn't.
- Transfer hot jam into clean jars; let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 2 weeks.
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anabzar saad
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Hasan Muuse
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new ways to use up my fresh peaches.
Nathan Staves
[email protected]I'm going to try making this jam with other fruits, like apricots or plums.
shikha sharma
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It sounds delicious.
Jeevan Bamjan
[email protected]This jam is a great gift for friends and family. It's sure to be appreciated.
KSADEA
[email protected]I used this jam to make a crostata, and it was a huge hit! The flavor of the jam really complemented the flaky crust.
Andrew Seguya
[email protected]This jam is a bit tart, but I like that. It's a nice change from the overly sweet jams that I'm used to.
Josh Logan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of peaches, but I really enjoyed this jam. The flavor is very well-balanced.
tumpale sichali
[email protected]This jam is a great way to preserve summer peaches. I always make a few batches in the summer and enjoy it all year long.
Qazzafi Khan
[email protected]I love the fact that this recipe uses less sugar than most other jam recipes. It's still plenty sweet, but it's not overpoweringly so.
micheal nzube
[email protected]This jam is so versatile! I've used it on toast, pancakes, and even ice cream.
Prakesh Basnet
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I had a batch of fresh peaches that I needed to use up, and this jam was the perfect way to do it.
Jaesie Hansen
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of dried peaches, but I'm so glad I did! The dried peaches add a nice chewy texture to the jam, and the overall flavor is amazing.
Dj SABA
[email protected]I've tried many peach jam recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. The combination of fresh and dried peaches gives it a unique and delicious flavor.
Laura Trotto
[email protected]This peach jam turned out amazing! I used a mix of fresh and dried peaches, and the flavor was out of this world. I love that this recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me.