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The Best Spirited Peach Jam

Published: Jul 1, 2018 ยท Modified: Jun 22, 2024 by Lisa Keys ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 5 Comments

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Last Updated on June 22, 2024 by Lisa Keys

Bowl of fresh picked peaches.

Who can resist an entire basket of fresh peaches for only $2.00? Not me! Husband immediately orders up a peach crisp with the rest going into the best spirited peach jam. First order of business is the peeling, pitting and slicing of the fruit. It is a days work, but very worth it. Sadly, peaches don't peel themselves. The peaches must be ripe for easy peeling. To remove the outer layer they require a quick dip in boiling water and then a plunge into an ice water bath to loosen the skins.

How to peel fresh peaches

  • with the tip of a sharp knife score an "x" in the bottom of each peach
  • drop the peaches in boiling water and roll them around for 30 seconds
  • using a slotted spoon transfer peaches to an ice water bath to cool down
  • Peels should slide off easily now
Smashing peaches for the best spirited peach jam.

Now raise your hand if you have ever had the drink called a fuzzy navel? It's a combination of Peachtree schnapps and orange juice. A sweet girly drink, served on the rocks, it was quite a popular libation soooo many decades ago. I happen to have a dusty ("cough cough" a very dusty) bottle of the schnapps in the back of the pantry and thought it just might mix well with the peaches in a jam. Amazing how liquor never goes bad and a spirited recipe comes to life.

Pot boiling jam.

how to make spirited peach jam

Finally, Jam is pretty easy to make. Basically, all the ingredients into the pot, stirring and boiling until it is done. And it's done when it passes the gel test. Place a few drops on an ice cold plate, wait about 10 seconds. Tilt the plate and make sure it doesn't run, but stays in a bead form. On an instant read thermometer it is 220F.

Ladle it into sterilized jars and seal. Plunge the sealed jars back into a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Think about how good this will taste come fall and winter. A summer peach pick-me-up.

Demo of cooking jam.

Properly sealed jars will last for a year in the pantry.

Jars of the best peach jam with canning supplies.
Bowl of peaches.

The Best Spirited Peach Jam

Lisa Keys
Pick some peaches and make some fresh jam
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 minutes mins
Total Time 34 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cups
Calories 71 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and chopped (4 ยฝ cups after prep)
  • ยฝ cup Peachtree schnapps
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 box Sure Jell Fruit Pectin for less sugar needed recipes
  • 1 teaspoon butter

Instructions
 

  • In medium saucepan, combine peaches, schnapps and lemon juice.
  • Mix ยผ cup of the sugar with the pectin in a small bowl and then stir into the fruit. ย 
  • Add butter and bring mixture to a full rolling boil on high heat, stirring constantly to avoid scorching on the bottom of the pan.
  • Stir in remaining sugar and return to full rolling boil. Boil 1 minute and then test the jam for jelling.
  • Ladle jam into prepared sterilized jars and seal as directed on Sure Jell instructions.

Notes

Mixing the pectin with some of the sugar prevents clumping.ย 
The nutrition information is based on a serving of 2 tablespoons.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 126IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword canning, fresh picked, jam, peaches, preserves
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Toasted English muffins with spirited peach jam.

Pick some peaches and and make plenty of jam. Happy 4th of July Week. I hope you are surrounded by those you love most. <3

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  1. Lou

    July 01, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    5 stars
    Enjoy your July 4!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      July 01, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      You, too! Relax

      Reply
  2. Angela@eatlivehappy

    July 03, 2018 at 3:19 am

    5 stars
    Yum!

    Reply
  3. Cindy Hart-Haggerty

    June 18, 2024 at 10:43 pm

    5 stars
    I love the sound of your The Best Spirited Peach Jam recipe. It calls for peach schnapps. Do you think I could substitute dark rum at the same amount, or would I put less rum in?
    Thanks in advance.

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    • Lisa Keys

      June 19, 2024 at 7:29 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for your sweet comment. I have not tried it with dark rum but I am sure it will be delicious. Add it in and just give it a taste as you go to see how you like it.

      Reply

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