Perfect Peach Jelly Recipe
This perfect peach jelly recipe captures the sweet, sunny flavor of summer peaches in a smooth, crystal-clear spread. With just a few ingredients and seven easy steps, you’ll be making homemade jelly like a pro—perfect for gifting, breakfast, or spooning onto warm biscuits.
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Servings: 8 half-pint jars
Calories: 55kcal
Cost: $10–$15
Equipment
- 1 Heavy-bottomed pot At least 6-quart capacity
- 1 Fine-mesh strainer Use with cheesecloth for juice extraction
- 1 Cheesecloth Several layers for straining
- 8–10 Half-pint canning jars With lids and bands
- 1 Jar lifter For safe jar handling
- 1 Canning funnel Helps pour jelly neatly into jars
- 1 Digital timer For precise boil timing
- 1 Potato masher To release juice from softened peaches
Ingredients
- 8 cups Fresh peaches Roughly chopped, about 5–6 pounds
- ¼ cup Water For simmering peaches
- ¼ cup Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 pkg Powdered pectin 1.75 oz packet
- 6 cups Granulated sugar Pre-measured for quick addition
- ½ teaspoon Butter Optional, reduces foaming
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract Optional
- ½ teaspoon Almond extract Optional
- 1 Cinnamon stick Optional, remove before jarring
Instructions
- Prep Peaches: Wash, pit, and roughly chop the peaches (no need to peel).
- Simmer & Mash: In a large pot, combine peaches with water and simmer until soft. Use a potato masher to release juices.
- Strain Juice: Pour mixture into a cheesecloth-lined strainer over a bowl. Let drain for 2–8 hours without pressing the pulp.
- Sterilize Jars: While juice strains, sterilize jars, lids, and bands in boiling water.
- Boil with Pectin: Measure 4 cups of strained juice. Add to a large pot with lemon juice, butter, cinnamon stick, and pectin. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Add Sugar & Boil: Stir in all the sugar quickly. Bring back to a hard boil and boil for exactly 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in extracts if using.
- Fill & Seal Jars: Using a funnel, ladle hot jelly into jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Wipe rims, apply lids, and process in a water bath for 10 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 20g | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg