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Home » Fruit Recipes » Easy Peach Vanilla Jam

Easy Peach Vanilla Jam

Published: Jul 20, 2016 · Modified: Aug 20, 2020 by Allison · 27 Comments

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Easy Peach Jam made with fresh peaches and fragrant vanilla bean. This jam requires only a few ingredients, and it is made without pectin or gelatin.

Closeup of peach jam with a wooden spoon. Hello! How are things? Are you ready to become a superstar by making your own homemade Peach Vanilla Bean Jam? It’s so super easy. Let’s do this!

I love fresh peaches, and I went a little overboard the last time I went peach picking. Since we can only consume so many peach cakes,  peach pies and peach margaritas, I decided to use up some of those beautiful peaches in peach jam.

Peaches on a wood tray.

I feel a little fancy when I pull homemade jam from the fridge.

It really elevates an everyday meal. And the good news? Exactly zero people need to know how easy this is. Get ready to impress guests, family, and friends with this  jam.

Closeup of peach jam.

I have no experience making traditional jam. I think it usually involves pectin(?) and boiling jars and lids(?). I don’t really have patience for any of that. I spend my time taking care of my two little ones, and we’re filling our days with summer activities that do not involve all the necessary steps for canning jam, BUT, we can still enjoy homemade jam. Yippee!

Peach Jam

Simply simmer chopped peaches, sugar, vanilla bean, and lemon juice until thickened. Transfer into sealed jars and store in the fridge for up to a couple weeks. This delicious mixture is a cross between a fruit compote and a jam. It is absolutely loaded with fresh peaches. The vanilla flavor is present but not overwhelming. You can even see the little black vanilla bean specks running through the jam. It’s gorgeous!

Note: I used vanilla beans gifted to me from Native Vanilla.

Yogurt topped with jam and fruit.

We go through a lot of jam in our house. In addition to topping toast and spreading it on sandwiches, I also use jam to sweeten yogurt. I buy plain unsweetened Greek yogurt and I stir in jam to add sweetness and flavor to the yogurt.

This jam would also be fabulous as part of a cheese board poured over some brie or served with some sharp cheddar. Yes. Yes. Yes.

What’s not to love? Grab some peaches and make this happen!

Toast topped with jam.

MORE PEACH RECIPES: PEACH CRUMB BARS – PEACH CAKE – PEACH SANGRIA – PEACH CRISP – STUFFED PEACHES

Closeup of peach jam with a wooden spoon.

Easy Peach Vanilla Jam

An easy recipe for fresh peach jam filled with fragrant vanilla bean. This recipe requires only a few ingredients, and it is made without pectin or gelatin.
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Course: side
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 16 (Makes 2 cups)
Calories: 92kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • 5 cups chopped peeled peaches, about 3 pounds whole peaches
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 t vanilla bean, split lengthwise (see note if you don' have a vanilla bean)
  • Juice of a small lemon

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a medium/large saucepan, stir to combine. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Continuing boiling, frequently stirring and skimming off any foam that gathers on the surface. The jam should boil for at least 10 minutes, until the temperature reaches 221°F on a candy thermometer (this took me about 15 minutes). If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can place a few drops of jam on a plate that has chilled in the freezer. This will give you an idea of what the consistency will be once it cools. If it is really runny, cook it a little longer. It will firm up slightly as it cools.
  • Once thickened to desired consistency, remove from the heat and allow to cool just slightly. If desired, you can mash some of the fruit with the back of a rubber spatula to break it into smaller pieces. Transfer into sealed glass jars and store in the refrigerator for a couple weeks. Alternatively, you can process the jam following instructions for home canning.

Notes

If you don't have a vanilla bean, you can leave it out. You can stir in pure vanilla extract after cooking. Start with a ¼ teaspoon extract, and increase it from there, based on taste preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Potassium: 91mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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Recipe adapted from Rustic Fruit Desserts

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  1. Jennifer Banz

    August 08, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    Sounds divine! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Ashley

    August 08, 2019 at 3:38 pm

    5 stars
    I was looking for something to make with all of my fresh peaches before they go bad and this recipe was perfect. So tasty and it will last a while.

    Reply
  3. Redhed

    August 21, 2019 at 1:34 pm

    Sounds fabulous. Can you freeze it? How long will it keep?

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    • Celebrating Sweets

      August 22, 2019 at 12:23 pm

      I keep it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Yes, you can freeze it. I have only left it in the freezer for a couple months, but most jam recipes can be frozen for up to year, so I would assume it should hold up for that long. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • CS

        September 08, 2019 at 6:23 pm

        Do you freeze it in the glass jars?

      • Celebrating Sweets

        September 11, 2019 at 9:29 am

        If freezing I suggest freezer safe glass storage containers.

  4. Mary Formosa

    August 07, 2021 at 2:56 am

    5 stars
    Wow I must try this recipe .Usual I leave the skins on After cooking peach’s I blender them.Put on counter to cool then in fridge”I sweeten them with honey and Splenda.

    Reply
  5. Greta Lawrence

    February 09, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Am I supposed to remove the skin on the peaches?

    Reply
    • Allison

      February 10, 2022 at 10:32 am

      Yes.

      Reply
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