Best Peach Melba Jam Recipes

PEACH MELBA JAM (PEACHES & RASPBERRIES) RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Note: I use the Ball Automatic Jam & Jelly Maker and the Ball Fresh Tech Auto Canner, because I love small batch canning, and the convenience of pushing a few buttons and letting technology do all the work. However, this recipe can still be made the more traditional way using a pot, stirrer and a stove. You can also use the traditional water bath technique to preserve the jam; with the Fresh Tech Autocanner, I use a lot less water and it's fully automated. On with the directions: Prepare the fruit. If using the Automatic Jam & Jelly Maker, evenly spread the pectin, then add the fruit. Add the butter. Turn the Automatic Jam & Jelly Maker on by pressing jam and OK. After four minutes, it will beep to add the sugar, slowly and evenly. Add the fresh lemon juice. (Otherwise combine everything, bring to a rapid boil until thick. Test with a frozen metal spoon to check thickness.) When the Automatic Jam & Jelly Maker beeps, carefully remove the stirrer and pour into prepared canning jars. For the Fresh Tech Auto Canner: Place the jars and press PRE-HEAT and then START. Once the Fresh Tech Auto Canner beeps, remove each jar to be filled with jam. Add a lid and band, and tighten (but don't over tighten). Place into the Fresh Tech Auto Canner. Press JAMS & JELLIES, then press Recipe 1. Otherwise, use the traditional water canning method. Allow to cool for at least 12 hours and store in a cool place.

PEACH MELBA JAM

Steps:

• The night before you make your jam, layer the berries, peaches and sugar in a very large bowl. Cover and set aside at room temperature.
• The next morning, give everything a good stir and set aside again until you're ready to start cooking. Put a small saucer in the freezer.
• Tip the raspberries and peaches, scraping out all the juices and any undissolved sugar, into a preserving pan (or use a large, wide-based pan - the wider and more open the pan, the faster the jam will be ready without the fruit cooking to mush). Stir in the lemon juice and cook over a very low heat until any remaining sugar is dissolved.
• Bring the mixture to the boil, then simmer for 5 mins. Turn off the heat and spoon a little of the hot jam onto the chilled saucer. Once cooled, push the jam with your finger - if it wrinkles a little, it has reached setting point. If it's still too runny to wrinkle, return the pan to the heat and boil in 2-min stages, removing the pan from the heat each time you repeat the saucer test, until ready.
• Skim off any scum, then stir in the butter, if using, to dissolve any remaining scum. Leave for 15 mins, then ladle into sterilised jars (see below). Will keep for up to 6 months in a cool, dark place.

PEACH MELBA JAM

Steps:

• Wash jars and lids in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Fill boiling-water canner half full with water; add jars and water to cover. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer. Place lids in water to cover in a small saucepan; bring water to a simmer. Simmer until ready to use. Remove and drain jars and lids, one at a time, as needed for filling.
• Place raspberries in food processor; process until smooth. Press mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl, reserving pulp; discard seeds. Measure exactly 3/4 cup pulp; set aside.
• Combine 4 quarts water and 1/2 cup lemon juice in a large bowl; set aside. Fill a Dutch oven 3/4 full with water; bring to a boil. Immerse peaches for 20 seconds or until skins easily peel away; remove with slotted spoon and plunge into ice water. Slip skin off peaches using a paring knife. Cut peaches in half; remove pits. Place peach halves in the water and lemon juice solution to prevent browning; drain. Cut peaches into chunks; place in food processor. Process in batches until finely chopped. Measure exactly 4 cups of fruit.
• Combine peaches, raspberry pulp, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and pectin in a large saucepan; stir to mix well. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Bring mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) over medium-high heat. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add SPLENDA, stirring until it dissolves. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle hot jam immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4-inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on rack in canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil.
• Process 10 minutes. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing center of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Once opened, store refrigerated and use within 2 weeks.
• If using a pectin product with separate pectin and calcium packets, follow the package directions to mix calcium water. Use 5 teaspoons pectin powder and 4 teaspoons calcium water. Follow package directions for preparing recipe.

PEACH MELBA JAM

Steps:

• Combine peaches and sugar in a saucepan.
• Cover and let stand at least an hour to macerate (release juices), tossing once or twice.
• Cook over low heat until sugar dissolves and mixture darkens and turns clear, 25 to 30 minutes stirring as needed to keep from sticking (make sure you don't let it burn!) Add raspberries,continue cooking over low heat,stirring constantly, until mixture is thick, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in Chambord and remove from heat.
• Immediately pour into 2 hot sterilized 1 pint canning jars.
• Once jars are sealed, let them cool completely upside down on top of a clean kitchen towel, and store in the fridge (use up by 2 weeks) or in the freezer.