Best Grandmas Blueberry Peach Jam Recipes

PEACH-BLUEBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Immerse 8 pint jars in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Combine peaches, 5 cups sugar, and lemon juice in a large stainless steel or other nonreactive pot over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and cook for 10 to 20 minutes.
• While peaches are cooking, combine blueberries and remaining sugar in a separate pot over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and cook until just starting to thicken, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add blueberries to the pot with the peaches and cook until thickened to the consistency of jam, about 10 minutes more. Remove from heat, add butter and almond extract, and stir well.
• Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.

PEACH-BLUEBERRY PRESERVES

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine peaches, sugar, blueberries and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 45-55 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Ladle hot mixture into 4 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

SPICED PEACH AND BLUEBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Peel and pit peaches.
• Force through coarse blade of food chopper.
• Wash and pick over berries.
• Combine with peaches in kettle, add water, and bring to boil.
• Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add sugar and salt.
• Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and add.
• Bring to boil slowly, stirring until sugar dissolves.
• Boil rapidly for 10 minutes, or until fruit is clear.
• Remove spice bag.
• Ladle into hot sterilized jars, and seal.
• Makes six 8-oz. jars.

GRANDMA'S FRESH BLUEBERRY PEACH PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Peel and slice the peaches. Place in a large bowl. Add blueberries. Sprinkle with sugar and flour. Mix well and set aside.
• Prepare the pie crust:.
• Sift the flour into a large bowl. Add butter and mix with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles small peas. Make a well in the center and add the ice water. Mix together being careful not to over work the dough so that it does not become tough. Shape into a ball and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured board, roll out one half into a 15″ circle. Carefully fold in half and place into a 9″ or 10″ pie plate. Press evenly onto bottom and sides of pie plate.
• Evenly spoon the fruit mixture into the pie plate.
• Roll out second half of dough and place on top of fruit. Pinch and crimp edges together. Make slits in top of dough.
• In a small bowl, beat egg and brush over the top of the pie.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. Lower temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.