Peach Freezer Jam with Fresh Peaches and SURE-JELL

It’s peach season, and that means one thing at my house—making peach freezer jam with fresh peaches and Sure-JELL. This is the easiest way to use up peaches and start making jam, even if you’ve never tried before. You don’t need special equipment. You don’t need canning skills. Just a few simple ingredients, a large bowl, and about 30 minutes of your time.

Ingredients You’ll Need for Freezer Peach Jam

Here’s what you’ll want to gather before we start:

• 3 cups prepared fruit (about 2 pounds of fully ripe peaches), finely chopped or ground
  
• 4 ½ cups sugar
  
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  
• ¾ cup water
  
• 1 box Sure Gel Original Premium Fruit Pectin
  

Step 1 – Wash Your Containers

You can use mason jars with lids or clean plastic containers with lids. Wash them well. Dry them completely. Any moisture can mess with the set of your homemade peach jam.

Step 2 – Prepare the Peaches for Homemade Freezer Jam

Peel the peaches. Remove the pits. Chop them finely or grind them down. I like to use my meat chopper. You can use a potato masher or whatever tool you have. I enjoy a little texture, so I leave some larger peach pieces in mine. Measure exactly 3 cups of prepared fruit into a large bowl.

Add the sugar and lemon juice to the peach mixture. Stir well. Let it sit for 10 minutes at room temperature. Stir every now and then while you wait.

Step 3 – Cook the Pectin

Pour the water into a small saucepan. Add the pectin. This is your thickening agent. Bring it to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Set a timer for 1 minute. Stir the whole time.

When the minute is up, pour the pectin mixture into the large bowl of peaches. Stir for exactly 3 minutes. Set a timer for this too. Stir the whole time. This is where the magic starts to happen.

Step 4 – Fill the Clean Containers

Use a funnel if you have one. It’s the best way to avoid a sticky mess. Fill each container, leaving ½ inch of headspace at the top. Wipe the rims clean. Put on the lids right away.

Step 5 – Let It Set

Place the jars of jam on the counter at room temperature for 24 hours. Do not tilt them. Do not check to see if they’re thickening. Leave them alone so they can get a good set.

After 24 hours, store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Or freeze them for up to one year. Thaw in the refrigerator before using. Keep refrigerated after opening.

Tips and Serving Ideas for This Easy Peach Jam Recipe 

• This is a delicious freezer jam and the perfect way to enjoy fresh fruit all year.
• It makes the best topper for vanilla ice cream.
• If you want to try different pectin, I’ve used the Kroger brand before in my strawberry freezer jam and it worked well.
• Save your peach skins for homemade vinegar (check out Mary’s Nest for a great tutorial).
• Use exact amounts to ensure that it gets a good set. 
• Don’t adjust the amount of sugar for this recipe. 
• Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to make this jam. It doesn’t take a ton of time, but you don’t want to rush yourself, especially if this is your first time making it. Enjoy the process, and the jam! 
  

This easy peach freezer jam recipe is the perfect way to taste summer in every spoonful. I love pulling out a jar of this in the middle of winter. It’s fresh, sweet, and full of flavor. The best part? It’s the easiest homemade peach freezer jam you’ll ever make.

I LOVE Easy Peach Recipes!

I had the best time last week using my 25 pound box of peaches from The Peach Truck. We ate them every day! Not only did we have them for a snack, I made two peach crumbles, this peach freezer jam, and cooked spiced peach jam. I also sliced them and put them into freezer bags to be able to add to smoothies. The fresh peach flavor was amazing! The spiced peach jam is definitely one of my favorite things….ever. It takes more time to make because you can this recipe in a boiling water bath, but it is so worth the time!