Description
A silky, spiced spread made from ripe peaches, perfect for biscuits, yogurt, and desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 pounds fresh, ripe peaches
- 1/2 to 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg or pinch of allspice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or 1 medium grated apple (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Canning jars, lids, and a large saucepan (or slow cooker)
Instructions
- Prep the peaches: Blanch, peel (optional), and chop.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Score a small X on the bottom of each peach, then drop in boiling water for 30–60 seconds.
- Add chopped peaches to a saucepan along with sugar, lemon juice, applesauce, cinnamon, nutmeg/allspice (if using), and salt.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar.
- After 15–20 minutes, break down the peaches with an immersion blender or mash until desired texture is achieved.
- Continue simmering gently, stirring every few minutes until thickened.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Jar the peach butter for storage or follow canning steps for longer preservation.
Notes
This recipe is versatile, delicious on breakfast foods or as a glaze for meats. Can also be adjusted for sweetness or texture with different ingredients.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach butter, fruit spread, canning, summer recipes