Peach Pineapple Jam

This Peach Pineapple Jam combines ripe peaches and sweet pineapple for a bright, fruity spread that's perfect for biscuits, toast, yogurt and more. Easy to make and full of homemade flavor.

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Condiment, Jam

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword easy-peach-pineapple-freezer-jam, peach-pineapple-jam

Prep Time 25

Resting on counter 1

Total Time 1 25

Servings 8 oz Jars

Calories 682kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

4 cups granulated sugar
12 Tbsp instant pectin
4 cups peaches peeled pitted and finely chopped [Approximately 8 medium]
2 cup fresh pineapple 1/2-inch chunks
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp pure almond extract
6 8 oz jars or plastic freezer containers

Instructions

In a clean medium size bowl mix together the granulated sugar and pectin.
Pulse the peach and pineapple chunks in a food processor until finely chopped.
To the bowl add the chopped peaches, pineapple, lemon juice, lemon zest and pure almond extract. Stir for 3 minutes to blend or just until the sugar has completely dissolved. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Ladle jam mixture into the clean jars or plastic freezer safe containers leaving 1/2-inch of head space. Wipe clean and seal tightly.
Let sit for 24 hours on the counter.
Use peach pineapple jam immediately storing chilled in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or store in the freeze for up to 1 year.

Notes

Choose Ripe Fruit - When making freezer jam it's imperative that you use fresh ripe peaches and pineapple that are free of bruising and imperfections. Peaches should be firm, not hard when gently squeezed. Fresh pineapple should be golden and free of excessive green on the skin. That could mean that it's not ripe and ready for use. You can use the peach peels intact, if desired.
Sugar - I haven't tested this recipe using artificial sweeteners although you may be able to adjust the sweetness using less sugar, but you'll have to experiment to see how that affects the texture of the jam.
Peaches - You could use apricots in place of peaches.
Use Clean Jars and Containers - Cleanliness is imperative. Use clean containers and lids.
Don't Overfill the Jars - When filling the jars with the peach pineapple freezer jam, leave at least 1/2-inch of head space to allow for expansion. You can also use freezer safe plastic containers, if you prefer.
No Cooking Required - This recipe requires no canner or cooking. That's right, no need to boil the fruit pulp or cooking on the stove due to using instant pectin. If you prefer using classic pectin, cooking is required and you can read more about that here on the Ball website.

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