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Fresh Peach Ginger Freezer Jam: Best Easy Recipe

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This no-cook freezer jam captures the essence of summer peaches with a warm, spicy kick of fresh ginger. It’s simple, beginner-proof, and yields a soft, jewel-toned spread that tastes like sunshine in a jar.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh peaches (about 4 cups chopped)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 box (1.75 oz) powdered freezer jam pectin (e.g., Sure-Jell)
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the peaches: Wash peaches. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Score a small ‘X’ on the bottom of each peach. Drop peaches into boiling water for 30-45 seconds, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Peel, pit, and chop into ¼-inch pieces (about 4 cups).
  2. Grate the ginger: Peel a 2-inch piece of fresh ginger using a spoon, then grate finely with a microplane or fine box grater. Measure 1 tablespoon.
  3. Mix fruit and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped peaches, sugar, and grated ginger. Stir gently with a wooden spoon. Let sit for 10 minutes until juices release.
  4. Prepare pectin: In a small bowl, whisk the box of pectin with ¼ cup of the sugar (scooped from the 2 cups). Set aside.
  5. Add lemon juice: Squeeze fresh lemon and measure 2 tablespoons. Add to peach mixture and stir well.
  6. Combine everything: Pour pectin-sugar mixture into peach mixture. Stir continuously for 3 minutes until thickened slightly.
  7. Let it rest: Let mixture sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  8. Fill jars: Spoon jam into clean, dry freezer-safe jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe rims, screw on lids.
  9. Label and freeze: Label jars with date and recipe name. Freeze for up to 1 year. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 3 weeks.

Notes

Don’t skip the 30-minute rest period—it’s essential for proper set. Use room temperature ingredients to prevent pectin clumping. Grate ginger, don’t mince, to avoid fibrous bits. Test the set by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate in the freezer for 1 minute; if it wrinkles when pushed, it’s ready. For low-sugar version, use low-sugar pectin and reduce sugar to ½ cup.

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