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Peach & Apricot Jam (1st Prize Winning)

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Jar of Peach & Apricot Jam with a spoon and scones on a wooden board surrounded by peaches, nectarines and apricots. Pinterest image.
Jar of Peach & Apricot Jam with a spoon and scones on a wooden board Pinterest image.
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Jar of Peach & Apricot Jam with a spoon and scones on a wooden board surrounded by peaches, nectarines and apricots.

Peach & Apricot Jam is simply sublime and lends itself perfectly to breakfast or tea time! No wonder it won 1st prize!

Jar of Peach & Apricot Jam with a spoon and scones on a wooden board surrounded by peaches, nectarines and apricots.

I first posted this Peach & Apricot Jam back in July 2013 and it was this jam that helped set me off on my jam making journey after winning 1st prize in our local Parish Day.

As we’re in the middle of peach and apricot season I decided it was high time I re-shot the photographs to do this wonderful jam justice.

I’ve also updated the recipe as you can easily add nectarines in the mix too So enjoy the new pictures and you can read the original post below!

Jar of Peach & Apricot Jam with a spoon and scones on a wooden board.

UPDATE: Since writing this post yesterday (July 2013) I am over the moon to report that I won 1st prize in my first ever competition at the Byfleet Parish Day. I was completely taken aback and almost wanted to burst into tears when I saw the card saying 1st Prize next to my jam:-) My crochet came nowhere but that really doesn’t matter!

Jar of Peach & Apricot Jam with a spoon and scones on a wooden board surrounded by peaches, nectarines and apricots.

How this Peach & Apricot Jam came about!

I seem to go through phases of exploring a technique like bread making and then experimenting endlessly and enjoying my new found skill.

My current craze is jam making, once you understand the science behind it you can just keep making up new jam recipes to your heart’s content.

Jam is not difficult or time consuming it just takes a little bit of forward planning. Though for this recipe I left everything until the last minute.

With short notice to submit my entry form for the local village Parish Day I found myself needing a fast solution.

I usually soak fruit, sugar and lemon juice overnight ready for jam making the next day but there was no time for this.

As I’d seen recipes in the past that bypassed this step I thought I would do the same as I had no other option.

Sterilising the Jars

I rummaged around my garage for some spare clean jars, gave them a wash in hot soapy water, poured boiling water in them to sterilise and then popped them in the oven at 140°C for 20 minutes while I set about chopping up the fruit which I happened to have – peaches and apricots.

Jar of Peach & Apricot Jam with a spoon and scones on a wooden board surrounded by peaches, nectarines and apricots.

How did the Peach & Apricot Jam turn out?

The jam was ready after 12 minutes of boiling and I have to say it took me back to the breakfasts I used to have at my Danish grandmother’s house where we would always have rolls, jam and cheeses to start the day.

We tried the jam on croissants and even my fussy daughter came round to wanting to try it and after tasting suggested I start selling my jam!

This will be my first entry into a competition and even if I don’t win I’m so pleased that I was pushed  to make it as it’s a definite winner in our household.

Jar of Peach & Apricot Jam with a spoon and scones on a wooden board surrounded by peaches, nectarines and apricots.

How long will Peach & Apricot Jam keep for?

Any homemade jam is at it’s best for flavour and colour in the first year but will keep safely for years as the sugar acts as a preservative.

How & where should you store homemade jam?

Jam should be stored in a cool, dark place (I keep mine in a cupboard in my garage). Once open you should keep it in the fridge and ideally consume within a few months. However I’ve had jams in the fridge for over a year which are still fine.

More Breakfast Preserves

I do hope you make my Peach and Apricot Jam and if you need further breakfast preserve inspiration then check these recipes:

  • Mirabelle Plum Jam
  • Simple Shredless Orange Marmalade
  • Granny’s Quick Blood Orange Curd
  • Carrot Jam which apparently tastes similar to apricot jam!
    Jar of Peach & Apricot Jam with a spoon and scones on a wooden board surrounded by peaches, nectarines and apricots.

More Apricot, Peach &Nectarine Jam Recipes

  • Strawberry & Peach Jam
  • Peach & Ice Wine Jam
  • Peach & Bourbon Jam
  • Caramelised Nectarine & Apricot Jam
  • Apricot & Vanilla Jam
  • Small Batch Nectarine Jam

I’m sure you’ll love this jam so when you try it do leave a comment and rating below, it means the world to me! Plus you can share a snap with me on social media by tagging @FabFood4A as I love seeing my recipes come to life.

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Jar of Peach & Apricot Jam with a spoon and scones on a wooden board surrounded by peaches, nectarines and apricots.

NB: I failed to read my own instructions properly so only gave this Peach & Apricot Jam 10 minutes on a rolling boil so the set is on the soft side but if you follow my instructions you’ll get a better set at 12 minutes.

We like soft set jam so I won’t be re-boiling this and it has firmed a little more since storing it in the fridge! But it’s better to under boil than over boil so I always recommend testing sooner than the time I get a set at as pectin levels vary depending of the level of ripeness of your fruit.

And if you’ve made it this far to the bottom of this post here’s the shot of my Peach & Apricot Jam after it had won its 1st prize:-)

Byrleet Parish Day 1st Prize Winning Peach & Apricot Jam

Jar of Peach & Apricot Jam with a spoon and scones on a wooden board surrounded by peaches, nectarines and apricots.
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Peach & Apricot Jam

A simply sublime Peach & Apricot jam which lends itself perfectly to breakfast or tea time!
Course high tea, Snack, Tea
Cuisine British
Keyword Apricot, Nectarine, Peach
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 3 jars
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 450 g just ripe apricots stoned & quartered
  • 450 g just ripe peaches or mix of peaches and nectarines stoned & cut into bite sized chunks
  • 785 g granulated sugar
  • 100 ml water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice + skin of ½ an unwaxed lemon

Instructions

  • Put all the ingredients in a preserving pan or similar and heat gently to dissolve the sugar crystals (stirring frequently with a wooden spoon).
  • Bring to a rolling boil for 10 minutes and keep stirring.
  • Take off the heat and check for set by putting a few drops on a chilled saucer.
  • Allow to cool for 30 second in the firdge and if it crinkles when a finger is pushed through it, it’s ready.
  • If not boil for another 2 minutes and repeat this testing process until a set is achieved. (Mine took 12 minutes).
  • Remove any scum with a spoon if necessary.
  • If the jam is looking a bit too chunky use a potato masher to gently squash the fruit.
  • Ladle into warm sterilised jars and apply lids or wax discs and cellophane lids.
  • Makes 3 standard sized jars.
  • Store in a cool, dry place. For best colour and flavour eat within 12 months but will last years.

Notes

Before you start:
  • Place 2 - 3 saucers/small plates in the freezer.
  • Sterilise jars by washing in hot soapy water (or take straight from dishwasher), fill with boiling water, empty and then place in oven for 20 minutes at 140°C where you leave them until the jam is ready. Washed lids should be sterilised with boiling water and then left to drain (if still wet place in oven once you’ve turned the heat off and run with just the fan for a few minutes).
NB: I usually prepare a selection of jars so that I can use the best fit on the day.

 

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  1. Greta

    16/08/2020 at 4:57 am

    Awesome jam. Thank you Camilla for your detail instructions and clearing of doubts. Took me about 20 minutes of cooking time as i has little more fruit than the recipe. Added half TSP of cinnamon.
    Fantabulous!!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      17/08/2020 at 12:08 am

      Thank you Greta, so glad you like the recipe and put your own stamp on it:-)

      Reply
  2. Katie

    11/08/2020 at 8:35 pm

    Made this the other day. Got just short of 5 – 1/2pint jars. Cooked for 14 mins & set perfectly. I’ve never weighed out ingredients before but worked well. Very yummy!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/08/2020 at 9:55 pm

      Excellent Katie, so glad you like it:-)

      Reply
    • Katie

      25/08/2020 at 2:52 am

      Made this again with just peaches & added habaneros to it… awesome!!
      Now I’m making a batch with the apricot/peach mixture with habaneros… can’t imagine it not tasting as more wonderful then the peach habanero…..

      Reply
  3. Greta

    11/08/2020 at 1:02 pm

    Congrats Camilla!, I have a more peaches than what your recipe asks for. Will the recipe still work if i adjust the sugar and water accordingly. I have about 1450 grams of only peaches.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/08/2020 at 10:04 pm

      Thank you Greta. That should be fine, it will just take a bit longer to reach setting point.

      Reply
  4. Natasha

    08/08/2020 at 7:03 am

    Hi Camilla, when you boil the fruits with sugar do you have it on rolling boil for the whole 10-12 min or do you reduce the flame in between.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      08/08/2020 at 1:58 pm

      Hi Natasha, it is a rolling boil for the full time. Turn off heat to test on chilled plate and then bring to rolling boil again if setting point not yet reached.

      Reply
      • Natasha

        14/08/2020 at 4:55 pm

        Made it today.. It’s really delicious. The colour is vibrant.. It was my first time making jam and turned out so well. It is soft set but it’s only three hours since canned.
        Can’t stop admiring it.
        Thank you so much for such a great recipe.
        By the way I love that you weigh your ingredients. It clears all confusion and can be adopted universally

        Reply
        • Camilla

          14/08/2020 at 5:55 pm

          Yay Natasha, so glad you love the jam and that you started your jam making journey with one of my recipes. Also over the moon that you appreciate the recipe is in grams and not cups:-)

          Reply
  5. Priscilla

    03/08/2020 at 8:03 pm

    Hi Camilla, im making this recipe next week for sure. Just wanted to know if there was a difference in taste by soaking the fruit overnight or not. I guess i will have to experiment. Looks good on my french bread!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      03/08/2020 at 11:43 pm

      Hi Priscila, soaking overnight will make the fruit keep it’s shape/structure, it might affect flavour too but not an experiment I’ve ever done.

      Reply
  6. Joy

    11/07/2020 at 4:05 pm

    Do I leave the skin on the fruit, because I’m not certain with your recipe. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/07/2020 at 8:52 pm

      Hi Joy, yes you keep the skin on the fruit, I would say to remove if that was the case:-)

      Reply
  7. Adrienne Portia Stocks

    29/06/2020 at 12:03 pm

    Super easy recipe. I removed the lemon peel before potting it. I didnt have quite enough fruit so adjusted the recipe accordingly and it set within 12 minutes. Cannot wait to try it. Good use of my Oddbox fruit box. I think I may be pretty near you – I am in Esher 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/06/2020 at 3:56 pm

      Fabulous Adrienne, so glad you like the recipe, so try some of my other jams too! Yes you’re not far away at all:-)

      Reply
  8. Sue

    25/06/2020 at 3:53 pm

    I wish you had converted into cups for us US citizens, yours looked like the best recipe with 5 stars, now I don’t know how to convert to grams. I think instead of saying where do you think I live, you could have tried to convert for people that do not live in your country. I will try and google your measurements, as I am making jam right now for Farmer’s Market here in USA, and want to use your recipe.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      25/06/2020 at 5:49 pm

      Hi Sue, I care passionately about the accuracy of my recipes and it is impossible to accurately convert a weight to a volume. I actually thought I would develop a Blueberry Jam from scratch using cups and weights but when my cups of blueberries varied in weight by 20 grams or more I gave up as once you multiply that up then that’s a big margin of error. I have Google Amazon US and the first page brought up heaps of cheap electronic scales. I would really encourage you to make this investment and you won’t look back, it is so much easier to toss ingredients into a bowl on a scale than be fiddling with cups, especially for things like flour. I wish I could fix this but I would be inundated with complaints, the only answer is a set of scales.

      Reply
    • Jacqui Kirk

      05/07/2020 at 2:46 pm

      Most US blog recipes don’t convert for European users Sue and we have to work out what exactly a cup of various ingredients actually consists of. At least with weighed ingredients it is reasonably easy to convert from metric to imperial weights and measures and vice versa.

      Reply
  9. Carolyn

    16/04/2020 at 9:46 pm

    Why do you use metric measures instead of cups, ounces and pounds????

    Reply
    • Camilla

      17/04/2020 at 12:11 pm

      Where do you think I live Carolyn?

      Reply
      • Jerry

        12/06/2020 at 4:04 pm

        I think she lives on Zanussi!!

        Reply
  10. Joy

    29/03/2020 at 4:03 am

    Hi there! I am a super novice jam maker and I’m looking forward to making this jam. When you mentioned the skin of 1/2 a lemon, did you mean the lemon skin zested? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/03/2020 at 12:42 pm

      Hi Joy, yes the skin without the juice, zested:-)

      Reply
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