Small Batch Sugar-Free Peach Jam (No Pectin)

This sugar-free peach jam cooks in one small saucepan with ripe peaches, lemon, chia seeds, and water, with no pectin or added sweetener.

RECIPE CARD

Small Batch Sugar-Free Peach Jam (No Pectin)

Prep

5 min

Total

5 min

Yield

About 1 cup

Ingredients

• 2 cups peeled, diced ripe peaches, about 12 oz
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/8 tsp kosher salt

Quick Method

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1. Add peaches, water, lemon juice, and salt to a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
3. Cook 8 minutes, stirring every minute.
4. Mash to the desired texture with a potato masher.
5. Stir in chia seeds and simmer 2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and cool for 20 minutes.
7. Transfer to a clean 12-oz jar and refrigerate.

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Sugar Free Peach Jam Without Pectin

Very ripe peaches supply natural sweetness while chia seeds thicken the cooled mixture. This is a refrigerator jam, not a shelf-stable canning recipe.

• Prep: 5 minutes
• Cook: 10 to 12 minutes
• Yield: About 1 cup
• Storage: Refrigerate up to 7 days

Ingredients

• 2 cups peeled, diced ripe peaches, about 12 oz
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/8 tsp kosher salt

How to Make Small Batch Peach Jam

1. Add peaches, water, lemon juice, and salt to a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
3. Cook 8 minutes, stirring every minute.
4. Mash to the desired texture with a potato masher.
5. Stir in chia seeds and simmer 2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and cool for 20 minutes.
7. Transfer to a clean 12-oz jar and refrigerate.

Texture and Ripeness Tips

• Use soft, ripe peaches for the best natural sweetness.
• For smoother jam, mash thoroughly after 8 minutes.
• For chunkier jam, press only half the fruit.
• Wait until fully chilled before judging thickness.
• Add 1 tbsp water if the chilled jam is too firm.

Storage and Serving Ideas

• Refrigerate in a clean sealed jar for up to 7 days.
• Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
• Leave 1/2 inch of headspace before freezing.
• Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and stir before serving.

Try it alongside spiced peach jam, strawberry chia jam, or sugar-free apricot jam.

Sugar Free Peach Jam FAQ

Is this jam safe for pantry storage?

No. Keep it refrigerated or frozen because this recipe was not developed for water-bath canning.

Can I use frozen peaches?

Yes. Thaw and drain them first, then measure 2 cups and follow the same method.