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Perfect Peach Bourbon Jam Recipe Easy Small Batch with Vanilla Bean

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A small batch peach bourbon jam infused with vanilla bean, combining the sweetness of ripe peaches with the warmth of bourbon and floral vanilla notes. Perfect for gifting or enjoying on toast.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups peeled, pitted, and diced ripe peaches (about 5–6 medium peaches)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about half a lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (e.g., Buffalo Trace)
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, split and scraped
  • 1 teaspoon pectin (optional for thicker jam)

Instructions

  1. Wash, peel, and pit the peaches. Blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water to make peeling easier. Dice into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Set seeds and pod aside.
  3. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine diced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, bourbon, vanilla seeds, and vanilla pod. Stir gently.
  4. Place saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally as sugar dissolves and mixture bubbles. After about 10 minutes, peaches soften and release juices. If using pectin, whisk it in now.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning. Test doneness by placing a spoonful on a cold plate; if it wrinkles when pushed, jam is ready. Remove vanilla pod.
  6. Optional: Use an immersion blender to pulse jam a few times for smoother texture, or leave chunky.
  7. Ladle hot jam into sterilized 8 oz (250 ml) jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal tightly and cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

Notes

Blanch peaches to make peeling easier and preserve fruit flesh. Add bourbon at the beginning to mellow flavor. Stir often but not obsessively during simmering. Remove vanilla pod before jarring. Use immersion blender for smoother jam or mash peaches for chunkier texture. Store refrigerated up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.

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