Peach, grape and plum jam [refined sugar free]


Happy Easter, friends! I hope you all had an amazing long Easter weekend with your close ones. I have always thought that Easter time (at least here in Australia) is an interesting blend of summer and autumn. We had stunning sunny hot weather over the long Easter weekend and we spent hours outside enjoying it, pottering around our home garden, picking sweet strawberries, juicy little cherry tomatoes, as well as zucchini and pumpkins, trying to fly kites and swimming in the pool. But we can’t deny that the leaves on the trees are starting to turn, the temperatures overnight are cooler and cooler, and the days are getting shorter.
It’s such a bittersweet time of the year, since you know that there’s going to be less and less warmth to the sunshine over the next few months and so you try to make the most out of the summer bounty of gorgeous fruit and veggies. In my case, I pick all our ripe fruit and veggies, and buy a lot of fruit on special and make jam, and fruit cakes and sweet and savoury tarts and slices. Jam is my favourite as it is so forgiving in terms of what fruit you use and can be used in so many ways – as jam on toast (obviously) but also to top your granola and yoghurt in the morning (try this granola or these gorgeous yoghurt pots/parfaits) or even on pancakes, waffles, crepes, poffertjes (they sell them at Aldi if you don’t have time to make your own), english muffins, bagels, or whatever else takes your fancy.
This peach, grape and plum jam is a little bit interesting and utterly delicious. It combines some beautiful summer fruits but also includes grapes which lately has been my go to ingredient for jams. Sounds weird? Maybe. But read on and see if I can pique your interest.

Homemade jams rule
If you’ve been reading this blog for a little while, you will know I love making jam at home. In fact, it has been probably over a year now since I last bought jam at the shops. The main reason is the sugar content in store-bought jams. If you look closely at the list of ingredients, you will see that sometimes sugar is listed as the first ingredient, before any fruit, meaning that the jam you’re eating contains more sugar than fruit.
For example, see the ingredient list on Cottee’s strawberry jam – there’s only 40% strawberries, the sugar is the first ingredient and the jam has 67% sugar content. That, to me, is not great.
In a good jam, I want as much fruit as possible and as little added sugar as possible. That’s a much better balance and gives you a much fruitier jam as a result. None of that sticky, overly-sugary your-teeth-might-fall-out commercially produced stuff.
Plus, making a jam at home means you know exactly what goes in and what you’re feeding your family, and gives you an opportunity to use up whatever fruit at home is starting to look a little sad. Which is why I usually make my jam(s) on a Saturday or Sunday morning, before I do the weekly grocery shop – to use up what’s left over.
Finally, it takes literally minutes to make your own jam at home. None of this standing at the stove, waiting for the fruit to cook down etc etc. We all have better things to do. Chop your fruit up, mix it with some sweetener, lemon juice and ground cinnamon and stick it in the microwave. Let cook (first round), then mix in some tapioca to thicken it up, back it goes into the microwave and cook it once more (second round). And ta-da! You have jam. It’s that easy.
And look at that gorgeous colour. You can’t beat that – your very own peach, grape and plum jam.

Grapes in the peach, grape and plum jam
Look carefully at the photo below. You will see the fruity ingredients I have used in this jam – (from top to bottom): peaches, grapes and plums.
I love using grapes in jam recipes these days. Yes, it may be a little unorthodox (we here in Australia aren’t great fans of grape jelly like in the US) but it allows me to do two things: (1) it gives me pieces of fruit which won’t go completely mushy – and I love a bit of texture in a jam (so it’s not jam soup), and (2) allows me to use up leftover grapes as, for some reason, we are never able to finish the whole bag before the grapes start looking a little soft. And what else do you do with softish grapes (if you have any ideas, leave me a comment!)? Perfect combo! Seedless grapes are obviously the best, unless you like seeds in your jam.
If you like this jam, also check out my other jam recipes:
- Fig jam (perfect for your cheeseboard)
- Mango jam (amazing as a gift – maybe for your kids’ teachers)
- Cherry berry jam (the jam which started my homemade jam obsession)

Recipe
Peach, grape and plum jam [refined sugar free]
Ingredients
- 250 g (total) of fruit – peaches, grapes and plums, chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1 tbsp stevia and monkfruit sweetener (I use this one)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tbsp tapioca flour (try to look for an all natural one, with no preservatives)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients, apart from the tapioca flour, into a large Pyrex glass mixing bowl and stir until just combined.
- Microwave on 90% power for 2 minutes 50 seconds.
- Take the bowl out of the microwave, mash the mixture lightly with a fork (the peaches and plums should be pretty soft but the grapes will still hold their shape and that's ok) and add the tapioca flour. Mix until just combined.
- Place the bowl back in the microwave and microwave on 90% power for 2 minutes 30 seconds.
- Take the bowl out carefully (it will be hot) and mash the fruit again with a fork (the peaches and plums will be pretty much cooked out but you will still be able to see a bit of texture in the grapes – that's what you want). Let the jam cool down.
- When cool enough to handle, pour the jam mixture into a clean glass jar, and let cool down completely (without a lid) on the kitchen bench. When completely cool, cover the jam jar tightly with a lid and store in your fridge. It should last at least 2 weeks.
Notes

Recipe notes
I usually make twice the amount at once – so double all the ingredients, all in the same bowl and extend the cooking times a little if need be (or keep as they are and add another 30 seconds to a minute at the end if you think they fruit could be softer and mushier).
I usually then try and fit it all into the same jar – this (or any other) jam doesn’t last long at our house, as it goes onto my granola with plant-based yoghurt, the kids’ toast, into cakes and other things and before we know it, it’s gone!
Doubling up is also a great option if you have a lot of fruit to use up or you have found some gorgeous ripe summer fruit for sale and bought way too much because it was so cheap (never happened to me, of couse).
But first time up, you may want to keep to the amounts set out in the recipe. If you love the taste (as I am sure you will), then making extras isn’t very hard!


68 Comments
Jamie
I love the lemon juice in this! Perfect texture and combination of flavors. Will make this again!
Katerina
Yay, I’m so glad you enjoyed this! My favourite summer fruit combo!
Evi @ greenevi
Peach, grape and plum sounds like such a delicious combo. And I love the idea of making jam in the microwave! It’s a totally new concept to me 🙂
Katerina
It works so well, Evi! And this is one of my favourite fruit combinations 🙂
Janice
Can I freeze this jam or even can it?
Katerina
I haven’t done either, Janice – I’d say no to freezing and possibly too canning but let me know if you try it and it works!
sherry
yes that’s a great idea to make your own jam. there is waaaay too much sugar in commercial ones. Adding grapes is such an interesting idea too.
Katerina
I couldn’t agree more, Sherry, thank you!
2 Sisters Recipes
Your jam sounds delicious Katherina! I”m so sorry I haven’t visited your blog in a while and I need to catch up with you!
looking forward to seeing more delicious recipes from you!
warmly,
anna and liz
Katerina
Thanks so much, Anna and Liz, much appreciated!
Tasia ~ two sugar bugs
I’ve never added grapes to homemade jam and now I want to give it a try! Yours looks beautiful and delicous; I also love how the flavor of the fruit shines without being overloaded with sugar. I can also relate to the bit of sadness that comes with the changing of summer to fall, it’s always the hardest season transisiton for me!!
Katerina
Yes, and it happens so quickly! Our days are already shorter and nights much cooler! Thank you Tasia – hope you’ve been well!
Michelle | Sift & Simmer
What a beautiful jam! Love the combination of fruit you’ve chosen for it!
Katerina
Thanks so much, Michelle!
Michael@DiligentChef
Thank you for this wonderful recipe, Katerina! It’s very easy to make and absolutely delicious. But it was not as thick as I might have liked. Maybe I should have left the skins on. But it’s lovely on toast and pancakes. Pinned!
Katerina
Thanks very much Michael. Sometimes there’s more water in the fruit so just add a little more tapioca which should thicken it up, until it’s the level of thickness you enjoy!
Laura
Katerina, I love a good jam recipe! I’m not a fan of grape jelly, maybe because it’s too sweet. But in a jam, I feel like I would get more actual fruit! I love this idea, and i agree, any fruit or fruits combined make a way better jam than storebought! Thanks for the tasty recipe!
Katerina
Thank you so much Laura, much appreciated!
Neil
Your jam looks absolutely delicious Katerina. And of course it’s made even more better as you’ve used stevia, one of my favourite sugar replacement ingredients. I can’t wait until our fruit is all ripened up here to get jam making myself this year. Hope you are well and enjoyed the Easter break. It sounds like you did!
Katerina
Thank you so much Neil, I’m so excited you guys are finally into spring! Enjoy and I hope you enjoy this jam once you make it!
Linger
Your photos look so beautiful and this jam sounds ahhh-mazing! It is so interesting that you threw in grapes with the peaches and plums. There’s truly nothing like homemade jam and especially is it is this easy. It is definitely something I need to try. Thanks so much for sharing.
Katerina
Thanks so mind Kristy, it’s really super easy!
Tiziana Olbrich
Your recipes are just all SO incredibly delicious 🙂
have an awesome day,
Tiziana
http://www.tizianaolbrich.de
Katerina
Thanks so much Tiziana, you too!
Renuka Walter
This looks so refreshing and yummy! I feel like filling my mouth with this fruity jam. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this recipe, Katerina. I might try it at home. But I guess I need to replace the fruits with the ones available here.
Katerina
Any soft fruit should work, Renuka! Let me know what delicious combination you come up with. And thank you!
Raymund
That jam really looks good, it calls for a good toast!
Katerina
It definitely does! Thanks Raymund!
Jeff the Chef
What an interesting post, for so many reasons. I’ve only recently begun making jam, and never considered that you could do it in the microwave. That’s a revelation. I do agree with you about the sugar. I try to use only as much as I need. I usually find that it’s plenty sweet enough, even with only half the sugar recommended in many recipes. Jam on buttered toast is one of my all-time favorite foods, hands down. I also find it fascinating to read posts from someone on the opposite side of the planet, exeriencing the complete opposite seasons. That’s so cool.
Katerina
Thanks very much Jeff. I agree with the added sugar amount, a little goes a long way, especially since fruit also contains sugar! I love jam and I want it to taste fruity and not sugary. Thanks so much for your comment!
Allie Mackin
Ah yes a lot store bought premade foods are loaded with sugar (and salt and fat). I am so impressed you made your own jam and this sounds like a really interesting blend! And great photos too!
Allie of
http://www.allienyc.com
Katerina
Thanks so much Allie, much appreciated!
Sophie
This sounds absolutely delicious! I love plum and grape jams but I don’t think I’ve ever tried peach before, I’m sure the combination of all three is amazing. I love that this one doesn’t have the insane amount of sugar that a lot of homemade jams do too x
Katerina
Thanks very much Sophie, much appreciated!
Lynn
I love homemade jams too! I love how you incorporated so many different fruits! I like making them when each fruit is in season. I’ll try and make a mixed fruit one next time. Love your blog! Going to follow you across all platforms!! Thanks for sharing x
Lynn | https://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com
Katerina
Thank you so much Lynn, much appreciated!! Hope you have a great day!
Christie
That jam looks and sounds so wonderful Katerina! I love that you added peaches, grape and plum to make it deliciously sweet! I can just picture having some on toast with some butter. MMM!
Katerina
Sometimes something so simple is the best, isn’t it? Thanks so much, Christie!
Lovely
This looks so yum! Thanks for the recipe!
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
Katerina
Thanks very much, Lovely!
Kathrine Eldridge
This jam looks and sounds yummy! Thansk for sharing this recipe.
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Katerina
Thanks Kathrine, have a great day!
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
Such a pretty color and I love how it is a little chunky! Yum! I recently made some blueberry chia seed jam and I top my vegetarian waffles with it! So good!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Katerina
That sounds delicious, Carrie, and thank you!
Judee
This is perfect for us! It looks so good that I can’t wait to try it and easy too.. thanks
Katerina
Excellent, thanks so much Judee! Let me know how you go.
Molly Pisula
Wait, you make jam in the microwave?? How did I not know this was a possibility! This recipe looks super easy, and I will definitely try it when I have some good summer fruit to use up. The color is just fantastic!!
Katerina
Absolutely, all the time, and it works a treat! I do hope you try it – and love it as much as we do!
2pots2cook
Homemade jams are the best ! although it’s too early for grapes, I am keeping this one to make within several months ! Thank you Katerina !
Katerina
No worries at all, Davorka, hope you enjoy it!
sherry
we had a very wet easter! it rained and rained so we spent it inside, relaxing with a couple of walks. i once made jaboticaba jam with fruit from our tree. it has black skin which is full of pectin. i could barely get a spoon into the jar and you could have used it to play cricket:) I love easter, such a quiet and peaceful holiday and it means winter is coming. Yay!!
Katerina
Haha.. I wish I could share your excitement over winter coming, Sherry!
Healthy World Cuisine
Microwave quick jam! That is brilliant. Need to give this jam a go. So how do you like this monk fruit sweetener?
Katerina
Thanks so much, I hope you do. I love it, Bobbi – it has no aftertaste and blends in well.
Auggie
Oh I do love grape jam here. And I’m definitely curious and excited about this flavor combination. Thank you for sharing Katerina! 🙂
Katerina
Thanks so much Auggie, I hope you enjoy this!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
Oh my goodness – this jam looks so luscious! I don’t think I’ve ever had grapes in my jam. It just never occured to me. And it’s certanly not something I’ve seen in the stores, either. But I love grapes (as well as peaches and plums), so this looks and sounds wonderful!
Katerina
Thank you so much! I do hope you give it a try!
Laura Bambrick
This looks so delicious! I love the vibrant red color too! I love making my own jam!
Katerina
Thanks Laura, there’s something wonderful about it, isn’t there?
John / Kitchen Riffs
We’re just entering our berry season here, so your timing with this is perfect — jam making is on the horizon! Hope you had a terrific Easter. 🙂
Katerina
Thanks so much John, we really did. I love the start of berry season – not jealous at all!
angiesrecipes
Homemade jam is the best! And I love it’s refined sugar free. I like monkfruit! Those cookies are super adorable too.
Katerina
Thanks so much Angie! The cookies were made by my six year olds 🙂
David @ Spiced
That’s interesting to hear that grape jam isn’t as popular down there – it’s my favorite flavor! I’ve never made grape jam at home, but I do enjoy making homemade jams. They’re tasty, easy and you can control the sugar as you noted. This sounds like a fantastic combination of flavors here! Also, I find it funny to hear you talk about days getting cooler. Here, I always look forward to Easter as it means the bitterly cold days are (probably) all behind us. I’m desperate from some warmer days!!
Katerina
We’re completely reversed here, weather wise! Thanks so much, David – we really enjoy this combination of flavours!
Jill
This jam is such a pretty color and sounds amazing! I hope you had a wonderful Easter!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Katerina
Thanks so much, Jill! Hope you had a great Easter as well!