Flavorful Bourbon Peach Jam Recipe Easy Small Batch with Vanilla Bean
A small batch bourbon peach jam with vanilla bean that balances sweetness, warmth from bourbon, and juicy peach chunks for a rich, flavorful spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups (16 servings, 1 tablespoon each) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900 g) fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) bourbon
- 1 whole vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1 tablespoon fruit pectin (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the peaches by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transferring to ice water. Pit and chop into roughly ½-inch pieces.
- In a saucepan, combine chopped peaches, sugar, and lemon juice. If using pectin, mix it with a splash of lemon juice or water separately, then stir it in.
- Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add both seeds and pod to the peach mixture.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly to dissolve sugar and prevent sticking. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes until peaches break down and mixture thickens.
- Stir in bourbon about 5 minutes before finishing cooking to retain warm flavor notes.
- Test jam doneness by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles and holds shape after cooling, it is done. Otherwise, continue simmering and test every 5 minutes.
- Remove and discard the vanilla bean pod.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars leaving ¼ inch headspace. Seal tightly and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
Notes
Use ripe peaches for best sweetness and jam set. Stir often to prevent scorching. Test jam setting early and often. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained. Adjust bourbon and vanilla to taste. For vegan and gluten-free, verify bourbon and pectin sources.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20 g)
- Calories: 55
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
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