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Home » Homemade Jam » Raspberry Peach and Elderflower Jam

Raspberry Peach and Elderflower Jam

Author: Karon Grieve Published : July 2020

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raspberry peach and elderflower jam
raspberry peach and elderflower jam
Super easy raspberry peach and elderflower jam. It's like a peach melba in a jar. Perfect for scones, toast, cakes and as a delightful dessert topping too. #raspberry peach jam #peach melba

This jam is so quintessentially British. I mean elderflowers just sing of the British countryside and late spring/early summer. And this raspberry peach and elderflower jam brings all that summery goodness together in one glorious jar. It’s like a peach melba in a jar!

raspberry peach and elderflower jam

Raspberry Peach and Elderflower Jam

Summer in a jar and so easy to make. This peach and raspberry jam marries perfectly with the lightness of elderflowers. They have a flavour and fragrance all their own which can easily be overpowered.

This raspberry peach combination doesn’t overpower the elderflowers, it just makes it even better.

peach melba jam on a scone

The inspiration

Well it was all about a peach melba actually. I adore a good peach melba dessert. In fact I’ve done a great recipe for deconstructed peach melba on my blog. Anyways, the peach melba, that mixture of ripe juicy sweet peaches with the tart yet sweet goodness of raspberries is a classic combination.

Now throw in elderflowers for that delicious floral taste and you are on to a winner.

This has to be one of the prettiest jams I’ve ever made. And boy have I made a lot of jam over the years. It’s spring/summer in a jar. Check out my other spring inspired recipes here.

raspberry peach and elderflower jam

Ingredients for raspberry peach and elderflower jam

Raspberries – you can use fresh or frozen raspberries for this jam recipe

Peaches – again fresh or frozen whatever you have

Sugar

Juice of a lemon

Elderflowers or elderflower cordual

The complete list of ingredients and full instructions for making this recipe can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

This raspberry peach and elderflower jam is really easy to make. It is just a case of bubbling up your fruit and berries along with the sugar and elderflowers allowing the jam making magic to happen.

French style jam making

I like to use the French style of macerating the fruit and sugar overnight to let the flavour of the fruit really shine as the juice is released into the sugar. This is of course optional, you can just make the jam all at once and skip this step if you like.

Using elderflowers in jam

Make sure that you give the flower heads a jolly good shake to remove all dust and any wee beasties tht might be lurking in there. Now carefully pluck off ll the little flower heads. This is just a bit time consuming but it is such a pleasant task filled with the delicious scent of elderflowers the minutes will pass in a haze of fragrance. Think of this s relaxation or living in the moment or whatever.

Substitutes

Don’t have any elderflowers? Then don’t panic. Just use 2 tbsp of elderflower cordial or the same amount of elderflower liqueur.

scones with jam and tea

New to preserving? Then don’t panic, I can take you from zero to hero in the preserving stakes in no time at all!

Just check out these quick articles to get you started;

  • How to make great jam and marmalade
  • How to make cool curds
  • How to make great jelly
  • How to make chutney and relish
  • How to sterilise jars and bottles
  • Sticky situations – troubleshooting your preserving problems
  • My favourite preserving kit
  • Different types of preserves

How long will this jam last?

Like all my jams this is made using the traditional British method of boiling the fruit with sugar. The jam will last unopened in a cool cupboard for up to a year. Once opened store in the fridge and use within a month.

Please Note – We do not usually do water bath or other canning methods here in the UK. Our preserves keep perfectly well without this.

raspberry peach and elderflower jam on a scone

How to serve this raspberry peach and elderflower jam

Serve this on your morning toast or with croissants for a gorgeously decadent start to the day.

Spread it in a Victoria sponge with cream on top for the perfect tea time treat.

Have this gorgeous jam on simple scones with some whipped cream for the perfect cream tea. Here are some great wee scone recipes for you to try;

Quick and easy simple scones

3 ingredient prosecco scones

Serve this delicious peach melba jam thinned down with a little water (or better still prosecco or other bubbles!) and spoon it over really good quality ice-cream for the perfect quick and easy yet rather posh dessert.

Looking for more summer time jam inspiration? Then check out these super eay jam recipes;

Strawberry and elderflower jam

Raspberry and blueberry jam

Strawberry gin jam

raspberry and peach jam
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And if you are looking for more delicious raspberry recipes take a look at these;

Raspberry and mint vodka

Raspberry and chocolate jam

Raspberry and blueberry jam

Chocolate raspberry cakes

Raspberry and thyme vinegar

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raspberry peach and elderflower jam

Raspberry peach and elderflower jam

Karon Grieve
A floral peach melba jam perfect for scones, toast, in cakes and as a dessert topping too
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course preserves
Cuisine British
Servings 4 jars
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 kg fresh raspberries
  • 1 peach peeled and chopped
  • 1 kg sugar
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 4 elderflowers heads of elderflowers, flowers picked off and stems discarded (if you don't have elderflowers use 2 tbsp elderflower cordial or elderflower liqueur instead)
Metric – US Customary

Instructions
 

  • Place the raspberries, chopped peaches, jm sugar and lemon juice in a preserving pan and cover with a tea towel and leave overnight to mascerate (this is optional)
  • Gently bring the pan to the boil and add the elderflowers and stir well
  • Boil for approximately 15 minutes till it reaches setting point at 105C
  • Carefully ladle into sterilised jars and seal

Notes

perfect for scones, cakes and desserts this jam is like an English summer garden in a jar

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 449mgFiber: 17gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 205IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
My Top Tips*Always read the full recipe first. *Assemble all your ingredients and everything you need before you start. *For baking check the size of tins I’m using as this makes a big difference to your cakes. * I use medium sized eggs unless otherwise stated. * I use extra virgin olive oil unless otherwise stated. * I use unsalted butter unless otherwise stated. * Check out My Preserving Kit!
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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    July 16, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    It’s easy to make and delicious! Was my first time making jam with overnight masceration, but will definitly not be my last. The taste of this jam is heaven
    Think the 4 jars will not last long….

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      July 17, 2020 at 9:12 am

      Hi Jessica
      So glad you like this jam so much. Bet it doesn’t last long!
      K

      Reply
  2. Peter McAllister says

    June 29, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    Hi Karon,

    Just wanted to check, is it 1 peach, or 1kg of peaches? The ingredients seems to say just one peach, but the method references chopped peaches, so thought I’d best check.

    Looking forward to making it. 🙂

    Many thanks,

    Peter

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      June 29, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      Hi Peter
      Yes just one peach as in ingredients list you just slice it up. Hope you enjoy this one.
      K

      Reply
  3. Lucy Reid says

    May 31, 2022 at 2:49 pm

    Can I leave to macerate longer than overnight? Just realised I don’t have enough jars! Maybe like 24 hours or is the too long? I’ve just ordered some they are coming around 24 hours

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      June 6, 2022 at 8:15 am

      Hi Lucy
      Yes you can leave it for a little longer. I’ve left mine for about 36 hours by accident and it was fine.
      K

      Reply
  4. ANDREW says

    July 23, 2023 at 2:21 pm

    Making it now… will add a shot of vodka to one of the jars because thats how I Larder Love!

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      July 24, 2023 at 10:36 am

      Hi Andrew
      Glad you are making the jam. I’m sure the vodka will make it even better.
      K

      Reply
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