Simple homemade peach jam using ripe peaches, sugar, and lemon juice. No pectin needed.

Scale

3 1/2 pounds peaches, peeled and chopped

2 1/2 cups sugar

Juice from one lemon

1. Add peaches and lemon juice to saucepan and bring to boil

2. Mash peaches to desired consistency

3. Reduce heat and add sugar

4. Bring to rolling boil while stirring

5. Cook 15-25 minutes until thick

6. Cool and adjust consistency if needed

Use ripe peaches for best flavor

Do not reduce sugar too much

Cook longer for thicker jam