Description
Peach butter is a velvety, sweet spread that transforms juicy peaches into a rich preserve, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your breakfast or desserts. This delightful homemade treat captures the essence of summer and is incredibly versatile, making it an ideal topping for toast, pancakes, or even as a unique filling in pastries. With easy preparation and minimal ingredients, you can enjoy the irresistible taste of fresh peaches all year round. Plus, it makes for thoughtful gifts during harvest season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 4 1/2 lbs ripe peaches (about 14–18 medium)
- ½ cup water
- 4 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches by rinsing them under cool water and blanching them in boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Transfer to cold water, then peel and cut into quarters.
- In a large saucepan, combine the peach pieces with ½ cup of water and simmer over medium heat until soft.
- Blend the cooked peaches into a smooth pulp using a food processor or immersion blender.
- Add 4 cups of sugar to the pulp in the saucepan, stirring until dissolved. Bring to a soft boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently until thickened enough to mound on a spoon.
- Ladle into jars with proper headspace for canning or store in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg