Peach and Lavender Jam

Name: Peach and Lavender Jam
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Yellow peaches to be cleaned 2.9 lbs; Lavender dried flowers 1 tsp; Sugar 1 ½ cup

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Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Energy Kcal 59
Carbohydrates g 14.4
of which sugars g 14.4
Protein g 0.3
of which saturated fat g 0.01
Fiber g 0.8
Sodium mg 1

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 40 min
Makes: 2 pieces
Cost: Low
Note +1 hour of fruit maceration

PRESENTATION

This peach lavender jam totally captures the heart of Italian tradition—where making jams is all about fresh summer fruits. Really good stuff. Across Italy, folks love to spend lazy afternoons with sweet peaches and just a bit of patience. And you know, something special always comes of it. You start with juicy peaches—right at their tender peak—and add dried lavender flowers. The lavender does not just hang out in the background; as it macerates, it releases a moist and almost wild floral scent that blends into the whole batch. So, what you get is a homemade peach jam that feels fancy without being fussy. Way way beyond breakfast toast. Italians enjoy pairing these jams with everything from sharp cheeses to adventurous dishes like kataifi-wrapped prawns, where the jam's golden hue and floral kick really shine.

A lot of people think jam is just for morning bread, but this lavender-infused jam encourages you to explore more. Super tasty. You'll find that tangy edge from the fruit and the crispy sugar bits make it fantastic with creamy goat cheese or even roasted meats. And look, across different regions, small tweaks might appear—maybe a bit more lavender or a splash of lemon, depending on local tastes. The beauty of making your own peach preserves is capturing a piece of summer. Especially when you pop open a jar on a rainy day. Which is great. This reflects the Italian patience of letting flavors develop naturally rather than rushing. That's what makes this peach and lavender jam so special. It's part tradition, part creativity, and really really tasty with a sweet, sunny flavor that brings back fond memories. No matter how you use it, this fruit and herb jam adds an interesting and delicious twist to any snack or meal, making everything just a little more really good and memorable. **Can't go wrong.

How to prepare Peach and Lavender Jam

To make peach and lavender jam, make sure to use intact jars, new lids, and proceed with sanitization as indicated in the box at the end of the recipe. Then peel the peaches 1 and cut them into pieces, removing the central pit 2. Place the chopped peaches in a steel pot 3.

Pour in the sugar 4 and dried lavender flowers 5, stirring with a wooden spoon 6

to flavor the peaches well 7. At this point, you will need to let the fruit macerate by covering the pot with plastic wrap and placing it in the refrigerator for an hour. After this time, take the peaches, which will have released their liquid during maceration 9, and place them on the stove to cook for about 40 minutes over medium heat, stirring often

until the mixture reaches the specified temperature of 226°F; use a food thermometer to monitor the temperature. As soon as the jam is ready 10, pour it hot into the newly sanitized jars 11, filling them up to 1-2 cm from the rim 12.

Proceed by tightly screwing the jars with new lids 13, then turn them upside down and let the jam cool completely 14. Before consumption 15, ensure that the lids do not make the typical "click-clack" sound when pressed at the center, indicating that the vacuum seal has not been achieved correctly. For these and other guidelines, we refer to the information provided by the Ministry of Health regarding homemade preserves.

Storage

The peach and lavender jam can be stored in the pantry for up to 5 months. Before consuming, we recommend always checking that the vacuum seal has been maintained. Homemade jams containing a sugar percentage lower than the total fruit weight have shorter shelf lives compared to those with an equal amount of sugar and fruit, which can last up to a year. Once the jar is opened, store the jam in the refrigerator and consume it within 3 weeks.

Tip

You can substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar; the jam will be darker and more aromatic.

IMPORTANT

Homemade preparation of preserves and jams can pose health risks. In a domestic environment, it is not possible to create the necessary conditions and measures to ensure the safety and suitability of food, which, on the contrary, industrial procedures can assure to prevent dangerous contamination. It is therefore important to strictly follow food safety guidelines to reduce risks, but it should always be remembered that the same food safety as professionally produced preserves and jams can never be achieved. For correct preparation of homemade preserves, we refer to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.

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Peach and Lavender Jam

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Peach and Lavender Jam

Storage

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