Small-Batch Stone Fruit Jam (No Pectin Required)

Small-Batch Stone Fruit Jam (No Pectin Required)

There’s something magical about capturing the sweetness of summer in a jar. Stone fruits—like peaches, plums, nectarines, and cherries—burst with flavor during the warmer months, and turning them into a simple jam is one of the best ways to savor that bounty long after the season passes.

This small-batch stone fruit jam is perfect for those who want homemade flavor without the fuss. No pectin, no giant stockpot of bubbling fruit—just a few cups of fresh fruit, a little sugar, and some lemon juice. In less than an hour, you’ll have a jar of jewel-toned jam ready to spread on toast, swirl into yogurt, or spoon over pancakes.

Why Small Batch?

Large-scale jam-making has its place, but sometimes you don’t want 12 jars crowding your pantry. A small-batch recipe means you can make just enough to enjoy for the next week or two. It’s also a wonderful way to experiment with different stone fruit blends—try peaches and cherries, plums with nectarines, or even all of them together for a mixed fruit jam.

Ingredients

• 4 cups chopped stone fruit (peaches, plums, cherries, nectarines, or a mix)

• 1 cup sugar (or honey, but note: honey requires a slightly longer cooking time)

• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients. Place the chopped fruit, sugar, and lemon juice in a heavy-bottomed pot.

2. Cook gently. Set over medium heat, stirring often as the fruit releases its juices.

3. Simmer & thicken. Continue cooking for about 20–30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the jam has thickened to your liking.

4. Choose your texture. For a chunky, rustic jam, leave the fruit pieces as is. For a smoother spread, mash with a potato masher or carefully blend with an immersion blender.

5. Cool & store. Let the jam cool slightly before transferring into a clean jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Serving Ideas

• Spread generously on warm biscuits or sourdough bread.

• Stir into oatmeal or swirl through plain yogurt for a burst of flavor.

• Spoon over ice cream or pancakes for a quick dessert topping.

• Use as a glaze for grilled meats or roasted vegetables for a sweet-savory twist.

Witch’s Tip ✨

Stone fruits carry the energy of the sun, warmth, and abundance. Peaches and nectarines are often linked with love and friendship, plums with protection and transformation, and cherries with joy and fertility. Lemon, bright and cleansing, adds a spark of purification and clarity.

As you stir your jam, you can enchant it with intention:

• Clockwise stirring to invite sweetness, harmony, and abundance into your life.

• Whisper a simple charm like “With fruit and flame, I weave love and light into this jar.”

Each spoonful then becomes more than food—it’s a little spell of summer, stored for the days you need a reminder of sunshine and sweetness.



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