Peach Nectarine Jam Low Sugar Food

PEACH & NECTARINE JAM (LOW SUGAR)

Steps:

• Gather all your fruits and wash them. Make a cross on the bottom of each peach. Place the fruit is simmering water for 45-60 seconds.
• Proceed by peeling the fruit.
• Chop the fruit into regular medium-size pieces.
• Put the fruits in a pot and cover them with sugar. Add the juice of one squeezed lemon.
• Let the mixture simmer on the stovetop at low heat for 1 hour.
• At this point you can check the consistency of your jam (see notes). If it is not yet ready, you can continue letting it simmer for 15 minutes more.
• Now your jam is ready and you can store it in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or can it.
• If you decide to can it, make sure to sterilize your jars and lids. When the jam is still hot, place it inside each jar with the help of a canning funnel. Close it. Boil it for 20-40 minutes. Remove it for the water and place it upside down in a dry place for 12 hours.

PEACH LOW SUGAR JAM RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready to use. Do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set aside with bands.
• Combine crushed peaches, water, lemon juice, and sugar in a medium saucepan. Gradually stir in Ball® RealFruit™ Low or No-Sugar Needed Pectin. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary.
• Ladle hot jam into a hot jar leaving a ¼-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rim. Center lid on jar and apply band. Adjust to fingertip tight. Place jar in boiling water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.
• Process jars 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat, remove lid, then let jars stand 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool 12-24 hours. Check lids for seal. They should not flex when center is pressed.
• Enjoy!

NECTARINE JAM

Steps:

• Cook all ingredients at a very mild boil for 30-minutes.
• *At this point you can add optional spices of your choice such as 1 teaspoons cinnamon, almond extract, or ground ginger, or 1 tblsp. brandy extract; or any favorite combination. Cook for 5 minutes more.
• Skim foam off surface.
• Ladle into sterilized jars.
• Process in boiling water bath for 10-mins.

LOW-SUGAR NECTARINE PRESERVES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Wash and dice nectarines, discarding pits. Add to a heavy, non-reactive pot. Add a small amount of water to the bottom, and place pot over medium-high heat.
• Bring to a boil, stirring to prevent scorching. The fruit will give off quite a bit of liquid. Boil for a few minutes, until fruit begins to look translucent. Add sugar, and stir to blend completely.
• Return to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until jam reaches the set point. Add lemon juice and stir to combine.
• Pack jam into clean half-pint jars. Seal and process for 10 minutes in a water bath canner.