3 Ingredient Nectarine Jam Without Pectin
A simple and delicious homemade jam made with ripe nectarines, sugar, and lemon juice, capturing the essence of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe nectarines, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing the nectarines. Slice them and aim for about 4 cups of chopped fruit.
- Combine the sliced nectarines, sugar, and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, bringing it to a gentle boil while stirring frequently for 10-15 minutes.
- Test for doneness by dropping a spoonful on a cold plate; if it holds its shape, it’s ready.
- Can or store the jam in sterilized jars, processing it in a water bath if preserving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with flavors by adding herbs or different citrus juices!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: nectarine, jam, preserving, homemade, summer recipes