Description
A smooth, sweet spread made from ripe peaches, simmered and spiced to perfection. This homemade peach butter is ideal for toast, desserts, or gifting—and preserves beautifully with water bath canning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 5 pounds of fresh, ripe peaches
- 1 to 1½ cups of granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Optional spices: cinnamon, vanilla, or nutmeg
Instructions
- Prep the Peaches: Wash, peel, pit, and slice the peaches. To peel easily, blanch in boiling water for 1–2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Cook the Peach Mixture: Place peaches and ½ cup water in a large pot. Simmer until soft (about 10–15 minutes). Blend into a smooth consistency using an immersion blender or food processor.
- Add Sugar & Spices: Stir in sugar (start with 1 cup and adjust to taste), lemon juice (if using), and optional spices. Cook over medium-low heat for 30–45 minutes, stirring regularly, until the mixture thickens and passes the sheet test (falls in a sheet from the spoon).
- Prepare Jars: Sterilize jars in boiling water for 10 minutes. Keep jars warm until ready to fill.
- Can the Peach Butter: Using a funnel, fill jars with peach butter, leaving ¼ inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, and secure lids and bands (finger-tight). Process jars in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.
- Storage: Let jars cool undisturbed for 24 hours. Check seals, then store in a cool, dark place for up to 12 months.
Notes
Add warm spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for flavor depth. Use the spoon test to ensure the right texture—thick enough to mound on a spoon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Water Bath Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach butter, homemade fruit spread, canning recipe, peach preserves