Description
A rich and spiced old-fashioned peach butter made with ripe peaches and warm spices—perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, or gifting during peach season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs fresh ripe peaches (freestone preferred)
- 1 ½ to 2 cups granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- (Optional) 1 tbsp vanilla extract or 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Wash, blanch, peel, pit, and slice peaches. Toss slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Slow Cooker Method: Add peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and spices to slow cooker. Cook on low for 8–10 hours with lid slightly ajar, stirring occasionally. Blend with an immersion blender for a smooth texture. Continue cooking until thick enough to hold shape on a spoon.
- Stovetop Alternative: Simmer in a large pot over low heat for 2–3 hours, stirring regularly. Blend and reduce as above.
- Canning (Optional): Sterilize jars and lids. Fill with hot peach butter, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes. Cool and store in a dark place for up to 12 months.
Notes
Adjust sweetness depending on peach ripeness. Add vanilla or honey for extra depth of flavor. Makes a thoughtful homemade gift!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Slow Cooker
- 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: old-fashioned peach butter, slow cooker peach butter, homemade fruit preserves