Description
Bursting with fresh peaches and a hint of lavender this jam is great spread onto anything. This recipe only takes 30 minutes to make and uses chia seeds as a thickener instead of pectin or a ton of sugar. Perfect for brunch parties, or would make a great gift.
Ingredients
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- 4 medium ripe peaches
- 1/4 cup filtered water
- 1 tablespoon culinary grade lavender*
- 2 to 3 tablespoons honey (or sub maple syrup for vegans)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons white chia seeds**
Instructions
- Peel the peaches: To peel the peaches bring a medium sized pot to a rolling boil and prepare and ice bath in a large mixing bowl (a bowl full of cold water and ice). Use a small sharp knife to create an X shape on the bottom of each peach, just scoring the skin. Once the water is boiling gently place the peaches in the water. Allow them to sit in the water for 2 to 3 minutes, or until you see the edges of the cut marks start to peel back. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the peaches to the ice bath to shock them from cooking further. Let them sit for a minute or two to cool down. Remove the peaches from the ice bath and gently peel the skin away from from the flesh, discard the skin.
- Chop Peaches: Once the skin has been pealed chop the peaches.
- Make the jam: To a small sauce pot add the chopped peaches, water, lavender, and honey. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Allow the jam to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Break up the peaches by using a potato masher so it’s a finer texture, although I like mine a little chunky. Once the jam has thickened stir in the vanilla and chia seeds. Turn off the heat and allow it to cool for 15 minutes. Serve immediately while it’s still warm or transfer to a jar and cool completely and chill in the fridge. the jam will thicken up more a it chills in the fridge.
Notes
*make sure to use culinary grade lavender. You can often times find it in the organic section by the bulk spices, or at a tea shop. Or you can always buy some on Amazon.
**You can use regular black chia seeds if you prefer, but the jam won’t look as pretty. I found white chia seeds on Amazon, I used this brand.
