Preserves and pickles
ChefLoubna Fawaz
Peach Jam
Have you ever made any kind of jam before? Jam is a smart way to preserve fruit and enjoy it beyond its season. Peach jam is one of the most delicious ways to do this!
Peach Jam:
Ingredients
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- Fresh peaches
- Syrup: One cup sugar will require one cup water
- Orange blossom water or a dash of vanilla
- Mastic (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Amount of syrup according to the amount of peaches you have or wish to prepare
Method
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- Wash the peaches, peel them, and cut into crescents or wedges..
- It's best if the peaches are underripe so the fruit stays firm and intact.
- Boil the syrup for about 15 minutes and add a squeeze of lemon and any flavoring you have on hand, such as a leaf from the perfume herb (al-’attarāya) or orange blossom water or a dash of vanilla or mastic...Timers: 15 min
- When the syrup cools, place the peach pieces into airtight jars,
- and pour the syrup over the peaches. Seal the jars tightly and place them in a pot of water so that the jars are covered by about 5 centimeters of water.
- When the water boils, leave them for about 15 minutes and remove from heat.Timers: 15 min
- Remove the jars from the pot and invert them or place them with the lids facing down from day one until the next day to vent air.
- The next day, lay the jars on a level surface and seal them with tape to prevent air from entering completely.
- The jars will keep through the season in great condition, and you open the jar only when you want to enjoy peach jam.
Recipe tags
Preserves and picklesInternationalVegetarianVeganDairy freeGluten freeNut freeEgg free
