Peach jam, the star of the jam world, has captured the taste buds of countless diners with its tantalizing sweetness. Today, we're going to unlock the secrets of making peach jam, so you can easily turn into a jam master at home!
First Step: Peach Pageant
The first step in making jam is to pick out the perfect peach contestant. A ripe peach will give off an intoxicating aroma, the flesh will be full and juicy, and will be soft and hard when pinched. Such peaches make a sweet and rich jam with a delicate flavor.
The second step: the peach big change
Peach ready, it is necessary to carry out the peeling and de-core surgery. Peeling can be done by blanching, blanching the peaches in boiling water and peeling off the skin easily. Kernel removal is even simpler, with a knife along the peach kernel around a circle, gently twisted, peach kernel on the good behavior fell off.
Step 3: Sugar Battle
The sweetness of the jam is up to you! Add sugar to the pulp, usually at a ratio of 1:1, or 1 kilogram of peaches to 1 kilogram of sugar. If you like jam on the sweeter side, you can increase the amount of sugar appropriately. However, too much sugar will mask the natural fruit flavor of the peaches, so stop in moderation.
Step 4: The Pectin Stage
Pectin is the key factor in the solidification of jam. Without pectin, the jam will be reduced to a thin jam juice. Therefore, in the process of making, you can add some lemon juice or apple juice, they are rich in pectin, can help jam solidification.
Step 5: Simmer on low heat and witness the miracle
After mixing the pulp, sugar and pectin, it's time for the most important step: simmering on low heat. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent the jam from getting mushy. As the jam boils, the water evaporates and the pectin interacts with each other, and the jam thickens. When the jam reaches the desired consistency, you can turn off the heat.
Step 6: Seal and lock in the flavor
After the jam has finished boiling, put it into sterilized glass jars while it's still hot and tighten the lids. The sealed jam will keep for months in the refrigerator. Remember to take a clean spoon each time you use it to avoid contaminating the jam.
Tips:
The consistency of the jam can be controlled. If you like thinner jam, you can simmer it for a shorter time; if you like thicker, you can simmer it for a longer time.
Add spices to enhance the flavor. In addition to lemon or apple juice, you can add spices such as ground cinnamon and ground cloves to give the jam more flavor.
Jams have many uses. Besides spreading bread, peach jam can also be used to make cakes, cookies, milkshakes and other kinds of food, use your creativity!