Description
Peach butter is a delightful homemade spread that captures the essence of summer in every spoonful. With ripe peaches transformed into a velvety, sweet concoction, this peach butter is perfect for spreading on toast, dolloping on pancakes, or using as a filling for pastries. Its rich flavor and simple preparation make it an ideal addition to your pantry or a thoughtful gift in charming jars. Plus, canning extends its shelf life, allowing you to savor the taste of fresh peaches year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 4 1/2 lbs peaches (about 14-18 medium)
- ½ cup water
- 4 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Rinse peaches under cool water, then blanch in boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Transfer to cold water to cool.
- Peel the blanched peaches by cutting them in half and removing the pits.
- Cut peaches into quarters and place them in a large saucepan with water. Simmer over medium heat until soft.
- Puree the mixture until smooth using a food processor or immersion blender.
- Return the peach pulp to the saucepan, add sugar, and stir until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened enough to mound on a spoon.
- Ladle hot peach butter into prepared jars, ensuring at least ¼” headspace for safe canning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 49
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg