Ginger complements the sweet peaches in this delicious jam.
Peach-Ginger Jam
Makes about 2¼ cups
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 (¼-inch-thick) slices fresh ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large glass or ceramic bowl, combine all ingredients. Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until peaches have released their juices and most of sugar has dissolved, about 1 hour.
- Transfer fruit mixture to a medium enamel-coated cast-iron Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; mash with a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon. Reduce heat until mixture is gently boiling. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 50 minutes. Remove from heat. Discard ginger. Let cool for 30 minutes. Spoon into jars. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.