Amish Christmas Jam
A delightful blend of strawberries and peaches that captures the essence of homemade goodness, perfect for the holidays and year-round enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 8 cups (about 4 standard jars) 1x
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups strawberries, hulled and mashed
- 4 cups peaches, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberries and peaches. Use a potato masher to crush the fruit just enough to break them down, but leave some chunky bits for texture.
- Stir in the sugar and lemon juice, mixing well. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes.
- In a pot, bring the fruit mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously.
- Once boiling, add the fruit pectin and stir for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
- Pour into sterilized jars and seal, leaving a little space at the top.
- Allow to cool completely before refrigerating or gifting.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing. Sterilize jars before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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