Easy Small Batch Vanilla Bean Peach Jam
A quick and simple small batch vanilla bean peach jam recipe perfect for beginners, delivering fresh, natural peach flavor with subtle vanilla notes in about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 half-pint jars (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped (about 1 pound or 450 grams)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 whole vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract as substitute)
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
Instructions
- Wash the peaches. Peel the skin off each peach using a sharp paring knife, remove the pit, and chop the flesh into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds into a small bowl. Keep the pod for cooking.
- In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine chopped peaches, sugar, lemon juice, water, vanilla seeds, and the vanilla bean pod. Stir gently to mix.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally to dissolve sugar and prevent sticking. Once bubbling, reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Test the jam consistency by dropping a spoonful onto a cold plate. If it wrinkles and holds shape after a minute, it is ready; if not, simmer a few more minutes and test again.
- Remove and discard the vanilla bean pod.
- Pour the hot jam into clean half-pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal tightly and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
Notes
Use ripe peaches for best flavor and natural sweetness. Stir often to prevent burning. Use the cold plate test to check jam thickness. Remove vanilla pod before jarring to avoid tough strings. Vanilla extract can substitute the bean. Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds and ice bath to peel easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (40 gr
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
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