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Homemade peach basil jam in a jar with fresh peaches and basil leaves on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Peach Basil Jam

This jam comes together in 15 minutes or less with only FIVE ingredients, made without pectin or cane sugar.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Desserts, Spread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup fresh chopped peaches (skin and pit removed)
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds

Method
 

  1. Coat the peaches with maple syrup and lemon juice.
  2. Place chopped peaches in a pot and stir in maple syrup, lemon juice, and basil.
  3. Heat over medium/low until peaches are soft and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat, lightly smash fruit with a fork.
  5. Add chia seeds and stir until combined.
  6. Bring heat back to medium/low and let bubble until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to jars.
  8. Enjoy! Store in fridge up to 2 weeks.

Notes

This jam is a fresh and healthy alternative to traditional jam recipes.