Peach Butter
Peach butter is a luscious and versatile homemade spread that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This delightful concoction transforms fresh peaches into a rich, sweet preserve, perfect for enhancing your breakfast, brunch, or even dessert dishes. Slather it on toast, pancakes, or use it as a filling for pastries to elevate your culinary creations. Its vibrant color and intense flavor make peach butter an irresistible addition to cheese boards or simply enjoyed by the spoonful. Discover how easy it is to make this delightful treat at home with just a few simple ingredients!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 4 1/2 lbs ripe peaches (about 14–18 medium)
- ½ cup water
- 4 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Rinse peaches under cool water and blanch them in boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Transfer to cold water for cooling, then drain.
- Peel the peaches by cutting them in half and removing the pits. Discard skin.
- Quarter the peeled peaches and place them in a large saucepan with ½ cup of water. Simmer over medium heat until soft.
- Blend the mixture into a smooth pulp using a food processor or immersion blender.
- Return the peach pulp to the saucepan, add 4 cups of sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- Bring to a soft boil, then reduce heat and maintain a low boil while stirring frequently until thickened.
- Ladle hot peach butter into sterilized jars, leaving ¼” headspace if canning. Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes if preserving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 58
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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