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Sweet and Spicy Peach Jalapeno Jam Recipe

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This Sweet & Spicy Jalapeño Peach Jam combines ripe, juicy peaches with the kick of fresh jalapeños for a perfectly balanced preserve. The sweetness of peaches is complemented by a gentle heat, making this jam just as delicious on toast as it is with cheese, grilled meats, or even cocktails.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 (8 oz) jars

Ingredients

3 lbs (about 7–8) very ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped (about 8 cups fruit)

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (divided)

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

5 cups sugar*

1/2 tsp lemon zest

1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger

3 tbsp powdered pectin (about half of a 1.75 oz packet)

3 jalapeño peppers**

*Adjust sugar depending on sweetness of peaches. Less sugar shortens shelf life if canning.
**Leave seeds/membranes in peppers for more heat, or remove for a milder jam.

Instructions

  1. Place a small plate in the freezer for testing jam consistency later.
  2. If canning, sterilize jars and lids in boiling water, then keep hot until ready to fill.
  3. Peel peaches: blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, transfer to cool water, slip skins off, then pit and chop. Place fruit in a large non-reactive pot.
  4. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, zest, ginger, and pectin to peaches. Stir and let sit 10–15 minutes.
  5. Finely chop jalapeños in a food processor (remove seeds for less heat). Add to pot.
  6. Heat mixture over high heat, mashing peaches with a potato masher. For smoother jam, puree before heating.
  7. Bring to a full boil. Cook 5–10 minutes, stirring and skimming foam. Test consistency by placing a spoonful on chilled plate. Cook longer if needed.
  8. When set, remove from heat and stir in remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  9. Ladle hot jam into jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe rims, seal with lids.
  10. (Optional canning) Process jars in boiling water bath for 6–8 minutes. Let cool undisturbed until sealed.

Notes

  • Jam will taste spicier when hot; it mellows after 24–48 hours.
  • Adjust heat by leaving more or fewer jalapeño seeds/membranes.
  • If using very sweet peaches, reduce sugar slightly. If using tart or underripe peaches, keep full sugar amount.
  • If jam is too loose, cook longer or use more pectin.
  • Non-canned jam keeps in fridge for a couple months; canned jam lasts up to 1 year.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Preserves & Jam
  • Method: Stovetop, Canning optional
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tbsp
  • Calories: 48
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 1 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: undefined
  • Trans Fat: undefined
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg