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    By: Melissa

    Easy Nectarine Jam

    Nectarine jam is so delicious and so easy to make requiring only 3 ingredients, nectarines, sugar and lemon juice. With this nectarine recipe, there is no need to peel the nectarines and no pectin needed. This nectarine jam recipe makes a delicious and thick jam with enough to store in your refrigerator and a little leftover for the freezer too.

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    Total Time: 55 minutes

    Highlights of this Nectarine Jam Recipe

    I love making use of seasonal fruits as much as possible because the flavors are better and it is more economical to buy in season fruit. You may have tried my berry jam , blueberry sauce or my berry sauce which I make for these reasons.

    Recently I began realizing how easy stone fruit jam is to make and how delicious it tastes.

    Fresh nectarines are an ideal stone fruit to make jam with because it does not require much work at all. In fact, there are only 3 ingredients you need for this recipe.

    For this homemade nectarine jam, you leave the skin on the nectarines since they add natural pectin (which helps thicken the jam). It also has a little added lemon juice which helps that pectin work better.

    There is a whole Science behind how pectin works and this recipe utilizes all of that science to make the perfect thick nectarine jam. This jam is not only really easy to make, it is one of my favorite jams ever!

    Ingredients You Will Need

    nectarine jam ingredients
    • Nectarines. You need 3 cups of chopped nectarines (pits removed and skin left on).
    • Granulated sugar. Sugar is an important part of jam making as it helps set the jam.
    • Lemon juice. Lemon juice does two things when making jam. First it adds a little background flavor but it also helps make the fruit a little more acidic which in turn helps the natural pectin in the fruit work for us.

    When choosing nectarines for this jam, try to use nectarines that are not overly ripe. The firmer the nectarines, the more pectin they will have.

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    How to make nectarine jam

    nectarine jam ingredients in pot
    1. Add ingredients to pot.
    nectarine jam cooking
    2. Mix well.

    To make the nectarine jam, you are going to cut the nectarine into small pieces making sure to remove and discard the nectarine pit. Then you add the nectarines, sugar and lemon juice into a medium sauce pan and mix well.

    simmering nectarine jam
    Step 3: Bring the jam to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer.
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    Step 4: After about 25 minutes, the jam is ready.

    Once the ingredients are mixed together you bring it up to a boil over medium high heat then when the mixture is boiling, reduce the heat to medium low to create a mild simmer. I like to use a potato masher to mash down the nectarines a little bit when they first start to simmer to help them cook faster.

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    Thick and delicious homemade nectarine jam.

    My favorite ways to use this jam

    This homemade nectarine jam is so delicious that I can just scoop a small spoonful when I want something sweet. I also love to use it in many of my meals.

    Here are some of my favorite ways to use this homemade jam.

    • I love adding this nectarine jam to my charcuterie boards as a sweet element to contrast cheese.
    • I add this to some brie then wrap the brie in puff pastry and bake it until golden brown. So delicious! That recipe is coming soon πŸ™‚
    • My daughter loves to make her own flavored yogurts by buying plain yogurt and mixing in the flavor she wants that day. This nectarine jam makes a great mix in for yogurt.
    • I like to add some of this jam to a pork roast. The sweet flavor is amazing and it gives a nice caramelized color to the roast.
    • Adding this jam to buttered toast is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this. There is nothing in this World that is better than homemade jam on buttered toast with your morning coffee.
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    How much does this recipe make

    This nectarine jam recipe makes about 3 cups of jam. This is a small batch recipe but you can easily double it if you have more nectarines to use up.

    Faqs

    Do nectarines need to be peeled for jam?

    No. When making nectarine jam, the skins will cook down completely. The skins also add pectin naturally to the recipe along with a beautiful reddish color.

    Can nectarines be used in place of peaches in jam?

    Yes. Nectarines are interchangeable with peaches in jam recipes except you do not have to peel the nectarine skins. Many people prefer nectarines to peaches for their flavor and because they are easier to make jam with.

    Can you freeze jam?

    Yes! Jam freezes really well and can be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze just place cooled jam in freezer proof bags and seal tight. To thaw, place the jam in the refrigerator overnight and use within 2 weeks.

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    5 from 3 votes

    Easy Nectarine Jam

    A simple and really delicious homemade nectarine jam recipe that makes use of nectarines when they are in season.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    cooling20 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Servings: 3 cups

    Tried the Recipe? We Would Love To Hear From You In The Comments Below!

    Author: Melissa

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups chopped nectarines with skin on This is about 4-5 nectarines
    • 1 Β½ cups Granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
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    Instructions

    • Prepare the nectarines by rinsing them then cutting them in half and removing the inside pit.
      3 cups chopped nectarines with skin on
    • Now chop the nectarines into large chunks.
    • Add chopped nectarines to a medium sauce pan along with the sugar and lemon juice and mix well.
      1 Β½ cups Granulated sugar, 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
    • Bring the nectarines and sugar to a gentle boil over medium high heat.
    • Once the nectarines have come to a gentle boil, reduce heat to medium low stirring occasionally.
    • Give the nectarines a good mash down with a potato masher. This step is optional but it does help break down the nectarines faster.
    • Cook for about 20-30 minutes or until the nectarine jam starts to look thick. It will look foamy on top while cooking.
    • Now remove from the heat and skim off any foam from the top and discard being careful as the mixture is very hot.
    • Scoop jam into a small pint jar or container and leet cool on the counter.
    • Once cool, refrigerate to set up.

    Notes

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    How long will jam last in the refrigerator?
    This nectarine jam will last for 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.
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    How to freeze the jam:
    If you are not going to use all of this jam right away, you can freeze it in freezer proof bag for up to 3 months. To thaw, just place in the refrigerator overnight.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 111g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.5mg

    Nutrition Values are estimates only.

    See full nutrition disclaimer here
    Course :Breakfast, Dessert, entertaining, Side Dish

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    1. Jill says

      October 14, 2022 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      came out great. Very thick!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        October 14, 2022 at 6:41 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed it! It is a very thick jam πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. Dana says

      October 14, 2022 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      This nectarine jam was so good! I am going to make it again this weekend to have some for the freezer.

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        October 14, 2022 at 6:41 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it πŸ™‚

        Reply

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