Description
Learn how to make delicious peach butter at home with this easy recipe. Fresh ripe peaches are simmered with sugar, lemon juice, and warm spices until thickened into a flavorful spread. Perfect for toast, biscuits, or as a topping for yogurt!
Ingredients
Scale
Ripe Peaches:
- 4 pounds ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
Sugar Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the Peaches: Place chopped peaches in a large pot over medium heat. Cook for 10–15 minutes until they break down.
- Purée the Mixture: Use an immersion blender to purée the mixture until smooth.
- Add Flavorings: Return the purée to the pot, add sugar, lemon juice, spices, and salt. Simmer for 1–1.5 hours until thick.
- Cool and Store: Let the peach butter cool, then transfer to sterilized jars for refrigeration or freezing.
Notes
- Sweetness may vary, adjust sugar accordingly.
- Follow USDA guidelines for safe canning methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
