Honey Sweetened Strawberry Peach Jam
A delightful homemade jam combining the fresh flavors of strawberries and peaches, sweetened naturally with honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 half-pint jars 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups chopped strawberries
- 9 cups chopped peaches
- 2 cups honey
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 3 tsp Pomona’s Pectin
- 4 tsp calcium water
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- Large pot for cooking the jam
- Spoon for stirring
- Canning jars with lids and bands
- Canning funnel
- Jar lifter
- Bubble popper
- Boiling water bath canner
- Clean, damp cloth
- Potato masher or immersion blender
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing, hulling, and chopping your strawberries and peaches.
- Combine the chopped strawberries, peaches, and lemon juice in a large pot.
- Add honey and prepared Pomona’s Pectin to the fruit mixture.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 30 minutes).
- Prepare the boiling water bath canner while the jam is cooking.
- Fill the prepared jars with the jam, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace.
- Process the jars in the boiling water bath for about 10 minutes.
- Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place.
Notes
For best results, use local raw honey and fresh fruits when possible. Ensure all canning equipment is sanitized.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jam, strawberry, peach, homemade, summer, preserves, canning, sweet, honey