Eat A Peach is the name of my favorite Allman Brothers album. With classics like Melissa, Ain't Wasting Time No More, and Mountain Jam, just listening to the album conjurs up warm summer nights and peaches picked straight from a Georgia (or Michigan for me) tree.
So, in honor of Eat A Peach Day, I really wanted to make some peach jam and call it "Mountain Jam" (like the song). Now my local SW Michigan peaches aren't plucked from trees in mountain orchards, so I suppose I can't rightfully call it that. But secretly (or not so secretly), I'm still going to.
Peach Amaretto Jam (aka Eat a Peach Mountain Jam)
A simple peach jam recipe infused with amaretto liqueur.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 80 minutes
Keywords: simmer condiment dairy-free vegan soy-free summer
Ingredients (1 scant quart)
- 2 pounds ripe peaches
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
Instructions
Rinse the peaches, then cut them (unpeeled) in half, and set 4 of the pits aside. Place a small plate or saucer in the freezer.
Place the peach halves in a medium-large heavy-bottomed pot; add the water. Bring to a boil, cover the pot, then reduce to a very low simmer for 20 minutes. Use an immersion blender to puree the peaches with the water in the pot until smooth.
Add the sugar (more or less to taste) and the reserved pits. Bring back to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 1 hour, stirring often with a wooden spoon to keep from sticking.
Remove the plate from the freezer and place a drop of jam on it. When you tilt the plate, the jam should cling to it, moving just the slightest big (not running down the plate).
Lift the peach pits out of the pot and discard. Stir in the amaretto and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring.
At this point, you could pour the jam into warm sterilized jars, seal with lids, and turn upside down to seal, if canning it. If you don't want to can it, simply pour into jars and allow to cool before putting on the lid and storing in the refrigerator.
-adapted from Recipes and Dreams from an Italian Life by Tessa Kiros
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| Peach Orchard photo via Shutterstock |
Below you'll find links to 105 MORE RECIPES featuring the glorious peach. There's a little bit of something for everyone and every occasion.
I tried to divide them up into easy-to-navigate categories. You'll find peaches for breakfast, peaches to drink, peaches from the freezer, grilled peaches, peaches enclosed in bread, muffins, and cakes, peaches that cater to your savory side, recipes for preserving those amazing peaches, and of course peach pies, cobblers, crisps, crumbles, and buckles.
Let's just call what's to a follow a peach-lover's dream! I hope you'll scroll through and find some must-make peach recipes to enjoy today, and through the rest of peach season. Be sure to drop by and visit the bloggers who made the recipes that make your mouth water!
A Peach in the Morning
- Baked Peach and Almond French Toast Casserole From Food Faith Fitness
- Brown Sugar Peach French Toast Cups from Oh My Veggies
- Buckwheat Pancakes with Honey Roasted Peaches from Food Faith Fitness
- German Pancakes with Cinnamon Peaches and Buttermilk Syrup from Neighborfood
- No-Cook Peaches and Cream Oatmeal (dairy-free & vegan) from Wonky Wonderful
- Peach Cobbler Oatmeal from Spoonful of Flavor
- Brown Butter Peach Crumb Muffins from Keep it Sweet Desserts
- Brown Sugar Peach Muffins from An Edible Mosaic
- Fresh Peaches and Cream Muffins from Farm Fresh Feasts
- Peach Blueberry Cobbler Muffins from Spoonful of Flavor
- Peach Crumb Muffins from Overtime Cook
- Fresh Peach Challah from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Peach Focaccia from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
- Peach Pie Cinnamon Rolls from Amy's Healthy Baking
- Peach Skillet Cinnamon Rolls from Lemons for Lulu
- Roasted Peach Cinnamon Swirl Bread from Running to the Kitchen
- A Pair of Peach Pizzas from Farm Fresh Feasts
- Grilled Peach and Avocado Salsa from Seasonal & Savory
- Grilled Peach, Honey Goat Cheese & Spiced Pecan Salad from Krafted Koch
- Peach, Basil, and Caramelized Onion Homemade Pizza from Frugal Foodie Mama
- Peach Burrata Bacon Quesadilla from Running to the Kitchen
- Peach, Maple, and Bourbon-Glazed Ham Steaks from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
- Peach Prosciutto and Parmesan Salad from Taste Love and Nourish
- Peach Salad with Peach-Hazelnut Dressing from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Peach & Shrimp Crostini with Pesto from Simply Sated
- Slow Cooked Peach Barbecue Smothered Pork Chops from The View from Great Island
- Slow Cooker Peach Chipotle Chicken from i heart eating
- Summer Fresh Peach Salsa with Grilled Chicken Breasts from Renee's Kitchen Adventures
- Sweet Glazed Salmon with Jalapeño Peach Salsa from The Cookie Rookie
- Sweet & Spicy Peach, Chicken, Hatch Chile and Spinach Pizza from Farm Fresh Feasts
- Tomato, Peach and Basil Salad from Sarah's Cucina Bella
- 3 Can Peach Ice Cream from Homemaking Hacks with Dawn Lopez
- Boozy Peach Cobbler Ice Cream from Food Faith Fitness
- Butter Pecan Peach Ice Cream from Simply Sated
- Old Fashioned Peach Buttermilk Ice Cream from The View from Great Island
- Peach-Coconut Paletas from Muy Bueno Cookbook (a guest post here on All Roads Lead to the Kitchen)
- Peach Creamsicles from The Cookie Rookie
- Peach Streusel Popsicles from Life, Love & Sugar
- Peaches and Cream Ice Cream from Chocolate Moosey
- Roasted Peach Ice Cream (dairy-free & vegan) from Wonky Wonderful
- Sauvignon-Peach-Vanilla Ice Pops from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
- Sweet Tea & Peach Popsicles from Miss in the kitchen
- Two Ingredient Peaches and Cream Ice Cream from Sarah's Cucina Bella
- Vanilla Peach Ice "Cream" Cake from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Dairy-free Peach Kuchen from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Fresh Peach Coffee Cake from Barbara Bakes
- Mini Snickerdoodle Cheesecakes with Peach Bourbon Compote from What Jew Wanna Eat
- Peach Cake from i heart eating
- Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting from Lemons for Lulu
- Peach Cupcakes from Taste and Tell
- Peach Pie Cupcakes from Life, Love & Sugar
- Peach Pie Individual Greek Yogurt Cheesecakes from i heart eating
- Peach Upside-Down Ricotta Cake from Diethood
- Peaches and Cream Stuffed Cupcakes from Chocolate Moosey
- Skinny Honeyed Peach Cheesecake from Amy's Healthy Baking
- Vanilla Peach Bundt Cake with Bourbon Peach Syrup from Neighborfood
- White Peach Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Frosting from A Healthy Life for Me
- Blackberry, Peach and Pistachio Crisp from Keep it Sweet Desserts
- Brandied Peach Cobbler from The Kitchen is My Playground
- Clean Peach Crumble from Amy's Healthy Baking
- Mason Jar Lid Peach Pies from Dessert for Two
- Peach and Strawberry Crisp from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
- Peach Blackberry Brown Betty from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Peach Blueberry Custard Pie from Diethood
- Peach Brown Betty from i heart eating
- Peach Buckle (w/ Riesling) from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
- Peach Cobbler from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Peach Melba Pie from Taste and Tell
- Peach Rosemary Crisp from The Corner Kitchen
- Jack Daniels Peach Pie Bars from The View from Great Island
- Peach Cheesecake Crumb Bars from Chocolate Moosey
- Peaches and Cream Crumble Bars from Neighborfood
- Peaches and Cream Whoopie Pies from Poet in the Pantry
- Brown Sugar Baked Peaches from The Kitchen is My Playground
- Grilled Peaches and Cherries with Cinnamon-Honey Syrup from Home Cooking Memories
- Grilled Peaches with Bown Sugar Pecan Crumble from Running to the Kitchen
- Grilled Peaches with Cream and Honey from A Healthy Life for Me
- Grilled Peaches with Orange Blossom Syrup and Pistachios from An Edible Mosaic
- Updated Peaches and Cream from Dessert for Two
- Coconut Pecan Peach Conserve from Savvy Eats
- Easy Refrigerator Peach Blueberry Jam from Sarah's Cucina Bella
- Peach Butter from The View from Great Island
- Peach Chutney from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Peach Salsa from Savvy Eats
- Peaches in Vanilla Bean Syrup from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Vanilla Spiced Peach Jam from Frugal Foodie Mama
- Wine-Spiked Peach Jam from Savvy Eats
- Easy Peach Lemonade from The Cookie Rookie
- Frozen Peach Margaritas from Miss in the kitchen
- Overnight Peach Daiquiris from Simply Sated
- Peach and Fig White Wine Cocktail from Food Faith Fitness
- Peach & Honey Sangria Slushies from Snappy Gourmet
- Peach Pie Sangria from The Cookie Rookie
- Peach Shrub from Poet in the Pantry
- Peach Thyme Syrup (for sodas, iced tea & lemonade) from Oh My Veggies
- Peach & Vanilla Cream Smoothies from Snappy Gourmet
- Peach Wine Slushies from Dessert for Two
- Strawberry Peach Sangria from The Weary Chef
- Peach Bread Pudding with Sweet Basil Cream Sauce from Frugal Foodie Mama
- Peach Caramel Sauce from Chocolate Moosey
- Peach Napoleons from Taste and Tell
- Peach Shortcake from Simply Sated
- Peach Soup from Tasting Page
- Peach Yogurt Parfait with Pistachios and Dark Chocolate from Krafted Koch
- Scalloped Peaches from Taste and Tell
So, what do you think, is it magical peach overload in an oh-so-good way? Do you have any favorite peach recipes that you didn't see listed? Please feel free to leave a link to or photo of your personal peach favorites in the comments section below. Oh, and HAPPY EAT A PEACH DAY! Commence operation sticky chins and arms...
