Peach Jam

County Fair Jam Entries

In addition to artisan breads and cookies, Doorstep Bakery is licensed to produce jams and jellies. Though this is not our specialty, we want to improve our skills in this area in hopes that we can offer signature jams and jellies on a regular basis.

I am new to the science of jam making and find it interesting. The experimentation with different ingredients and spices added to basic fruits and berries is challenging and helps to keep us interested as we work to re-invent what we know about jam and jelly. For example we are working with a recipe now that we will call Peach Brandy. This special peach jam is made with late summer yellow peaches combined with savory spices and a touch of brandy. It is reminiscent of the peach brandy my mother would make each summer when peaches were plentiful. My mother grew up in the orchard business and remembers this particular recipe as a family favorite. After the fermentation process the brandy was a treat for the Christmas holidays.

I am a perfectionist and will practice, research and work with a recipe until I feel that the end product is truly worthy for my family and customers. Thank goodness less than perfect jam makes a great topping for ice cream, yogurt, waffles etc. J

Here is a list of the books we are currently using to help us with our jam making.

The Blue Chair Jam Cookbook by Rachel Saunders

The Art of Preserving by Williams and Sonoma

Jam, Jelly, and Relish by Ghillie James

The Ball Blue Book