Taste of Home
Bourbon Peach Jam
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 70 min. Process: 10 min.
YIELD: 3 half-pints.
Bourbon has been popular at our house since we visited the Kentucky Bourbon Trail a few years ago. Every bite of this jam reminds me of that fun trip. —Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas
Ingredients
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4 cups finely chopped peeled fresh peaches (about 6 medium)
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1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
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1 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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3 tablespoons bourbon or 3 teaspoons vanilla or bourbon extract
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
2 tablespoons: 88 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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