FRESH-AND-DRIED PEACH JAM

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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

2 ounces dried peaches, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 cup boiling water
1 pound fresh peaches (3 medium), cut into a 1/2-inch dice (3 1/2 cups)
8 ounces sugar (1 cup, 2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

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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★★★★★


Nakita Swan
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This jam is a perfect way to enjoy the taste of summer all year long.


terrilyne montgrand
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This jam is a great gift idea.


Eshetu Debela
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves peaches.


Md Israil
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This is the best peach jam I've ever tasted!


Dieulene Renaud
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This jam is so versatile. It's great on toast, waffles, or even ice cream.


Dinesh Magar
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I love the combination of cinnamon and nutmeg in this recipe.


Muppet Chef Laray Thompson
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The addition of honey gives this jam a delicious sweetness.


Heather Harris
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This jam is a great way to use up leftover peaches.


Shahbaz Akram
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even a novice cook can make this jam.


Ashtien
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This peach jam is amazing! The flavors of fresh and dried peaches blend perfectly, and the texture is just right.