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Easy Small Batch Peach Vanilla Bean Jam Recipe No Pectin Perfect for Beginners

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A simple, no-pectin peach vanilla bean jam recipe perfect for small batches. This jam is silky, luscious, and naturally thickened using ripe peaches and lemon juice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml), freshly squeezed
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract as substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon butter (optional, to reduce foaming and smooth texture)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water to loosen skins. Peel and dice into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine diced peaches, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Add vanilla bean seeds and pod, stirring gently to combine.
  3. Cook over medium heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally but not constantly, allowing the mixture to bubble and thicken. Skim off any foam that forms.
  4. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the optional butter to reduce foam and improve texture. Remove the vanilla pod before bottling.
  5. Test for doneness by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles and does not flood back, the jam is ready.
  6. Pour hot jam into sterilized jars leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Seal tightly and let cool to room temperature. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Use ripe but slightly under-ripe peaches for better natural pectin. Avoid over-stirring to keep nice peach chunks. Skim foam during cooking for better texture. If jam isn’t thick enough, cook longer or chill to thicken. Vanilla extract can substitute vanilla bean but add at the end of cooking.

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