Bourbon Peach Jam

Name: Bourbon Peach Jam
Ingredients: 4 cups finely chopped peeled fresh peaches (about 6 medium); 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons bourbon or 3 teaspoons vanilla or bourbon extract

5 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 cups finely chopped peeled fresh peaches (about 6 medium)
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons bourbon or 3 teaspoons vanilla or bourbon extract

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, combine peaches, sugars and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is thick and a thermometer reads 220°, about 60 minutes. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Stir in bourbon.
2

Ladle hot mixture into 3 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
3

Place jars in canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.