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Easy Honey Lavender Peach Jam Recipe for Small Batch Canning

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A simple, small batch peach jam infused with honey and culinary lavender, perfect for capturing the late-summer warmth of fresh peaches with a subtle floral twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
  • ⅓ cup honey (about 113g)
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water (60ml)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Peaches (10 minutes): Peel peaches by blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds, then dunk in ice water to loosen skins. Pit and chop into ½-inch pieces.
  2. Infuse Lavender (5 minutes): Place dried lavender in a small bowl and cover with ¼ cup water. Let steep to soften and release floral notes.
  3. Combine Ingredients (5 minutes): In a medium saucepan, add chopped peaches, honey, lemon juice, and strained lavender water. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cook the Jam (30-40 minutes): Simmer mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cook slowly, mashing peaches to desired consistency.
  5. Test the Set (5 minutes): Place a spoonful on a chilled plate and tilt. If it wrinkles and holds shape, jam is ready; if not, simmer longer and test again.
  6. Jar the Jam (5 minutes): Ladle hot jam into sterilized small jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, seal tightly, and cool to room temperature before storing.

Notes

Use culinary-grade dried lavender to avoid bitterness. Do not rush cooking; simmer low and slow to develop flavor and prevent burning. Test jam set with chilled plate. For vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup. For smoother texture, press jam through sieve or briefly blend before jarring.

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