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Blueberry Peach Jam Recipe


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  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 7-8 half-pint jars 1x

Description

A delightful homemade Blueberry Peach Jam that combines the sweet succulence of ripe peaches with the tart burst of blueberries, capturing the essence of summer in every spoonful.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups peaches, chopped (about 4 lbs)
  • 4 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ cup water
  • 5½ cups sugar
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1 stick cinnamon
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon whole cloves
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon whole allspice

Instructions

  1. Prepare canning equipment with sterilized jars and lids.
  2. Peel, pit, and chop peaches. Wash blueberries (or thaw and drain if frozen).
  3. In a heavy pot, combine peaches, blueberries, lemon juice, and water. Bring to boil, then simmer 10 minutes.
  4. Add sugar and optional spices (in cheesecloth bag). Stir until dissolved.
  5. Boil rapidly, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 220°F (about 15-20 minutes).
  6. Test doneness with chilled plate test. Remove spice bag if used.
  7. Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Wipe rims and seal.
  8. Process jars in boiling water bath: 10 minutes (sea level) or 15 minutes (above 6,000 ft).
  9. Cool jars, check seals, and store properly.

Notes

For best results, use ripe peaches and fresh blueberries. Adjust sugar only with low-sugar pectin to ensure proper gel formation.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Preserves & Canning
  • Method: Water Bath Canning
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 101
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 2mg
  • Fat: 0.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.01g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 0.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg