Description
A sun-kissed spread that captures the warm sweetness of summer fruit, balancing juicy nectarines, lemon, and a hint of cinnamon for a versatile jam.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ripe nectarines, pitted and diced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 packet pectin
Instructions
- Combine the diced nectarines, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a large pot. Stir well and let it sit for about 30 minutes to macerate.
- Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Add the pectin and continue to boil for another 10 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Pour the jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
- Let the jars cool completely at room temperature, then store them in the refrigerator or process them in a water bath for longer shelf life.
Notes
Use ripe but firm nectarines for best results. To extend shelf life, process jars in a boiling water bath.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6.3g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg