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Easy Homemade Bourbon Peach Jam Recipe No Pectin Needed for Perfect Summer Preserves

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This easy homemade bourbon peach jam features a natural, wholesome texture without pectin, enriched with a subtle boozy kick and perfect balance of fresh peaches and caramel notes. Ready in under 90 minutes, it’s ideal for summer spreads and gifts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped (about 6–7 medium peaches)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (organic cane sugar optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (e.g., Maker’s Mark or Buffalo Trace)
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches by washing, scoring an ‘X’ on the bottom, blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds, peeling, and chopping into roughly 1-inch pieces to yield about 4 cups.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine chopped peaches, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Stir gently and let sit for 15 minutes to release juices and dissolve sugar.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to maintain a rolling simmer and cook for 40-50 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking. Mash lightly halfway through cooking if chunkier jam is desired.
  4. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in vanilla extract and bourbon. Cook just long enough to meld flavors without burning off all alcohol.
  5. Test for doneness by checking if the jam coats the back of a spoon and wrinkles slightly when pushed with a finger on a cold plate. If too runny, cook a few minutes longer.
  6. Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, seal tightly, and let cool at room temperature. Refrigerate after 24 hours if not processed for long-term storage.

Notes

Use lemon juice to activate natural pectin and balance sweetness. Stir often to prevent burning. Test jam doneness with the spoon or plate test. Adding bourbon late preserves flavor without evaporating all alcohol. For chunkier jam, mash peaches halfway through cooking. Store refrigerated up to 3 weeks or process jars for long-term storage up to 1 year.

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