Delicious Small Batch Peach Vanilla Bean Jam
A quick and easy small batch jam recipe featuring fresh peaches and aromatic vanilla bean, perfect for gifting or enjoying at home with a rich, homemade flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 2 small jars (approximately 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped into small chunks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 whole vanilla bean pod, split and seeds scraped out
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil. Score a small X at the bottom of each peach. Blanch peaches in boiling water for about 30 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Peel off the skins, pit, and chop peaches into roughly 1/2-inch chunks.
- In a saucepan, combine chopped peaches with sugar and lemon juice. Add vanilla bean seeds and pod. Stir gently and let macerate for 20-30 minutes.
- Place saucepan over medium heat and add water. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook for 20-25 minutes until jam thickens.
- Test jam by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles and doesn’t run quickly, it is ready.
- Remove vanilla bean pod. Pour hot jam into sterilized small jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal and cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
Notes
Use fresh vanilla beans for best flavor; macerate peaches with sugar and vanilla to deepen flavor. Stir gently to keep peach chunks intact. Use medium heat to avoid burning. Frozen peaches can be used if fresh are unavailable. For lower sugar, reduce sugar by one-third and add pectin powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12.5
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 0.5
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