Print

Flavorful Bourbon Peach Jam

bourbon peach jam - featured image
Print Recipe

A small batch bourbon peach jam with cinnamon that balances sweet, spicy, and boozy flavors for a luscious, homemade spread perfect for breakfasts or gifts.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds (900 grams) fresh ripe peaches, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) bourbon whiskey
  • 1 tablespoon fruit pectin (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches by washing and peeling about 2 pounds (900 grams) of ripe peaches. Blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water to slip off skins. Pit and dice into roughly 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine diced peaches, 1 cup (200 grams) sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice. Stir gently to coat evenly.
  3. Place saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Cook for 20-30 minutes until mixture thickens. If using pectin, add now and stir well.
  4. Stir in 3 tablespoons (45 ml) bourbon once jam coats the back of a spoon. Simmer for another 5 minutes to meld flavors, watching carefully to avoid scorching.
  5. Remove from heat and ladle jam into sterilized glass jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal tightly and let cool to room temperature. Jam will set further as it cools.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best acidity and gel setting. Blanch peaches to easily peel skins for a smoother texture. Stir gently and frequently to avoid burning and preserve fruit chunks. Test jam set by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate and checking if it wrinkles when pushed. Jam flavors deepen after resting overnight. Bourbon adds subtle depth without overpowering; can substitute with dark rum or omit for alcohol-free version with vanilla extract.

Nutrition

Keywords: bourbon peach jam, peach jam recipe, small batch jam, cinnamon jam, homemade jam, easy peach jam, fruit preserves

Find it online: https://realityeats.com/flavorful-bourbon-peach-jam-recipe-5-easy-steps-for-small-batch-success/