Smooth, rich, and bursting with the sweet flavor of ripe summer peaches, this Spiced Peach Butter is a delightful way to preserve the season’s best fruit. Slow-simmered until thick and velvety, it’s infused with warm cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a perfectly balanced spread that’s comforting and full of homemade charm.
Unlike jam or jelly, fruit butter has a luxuriously smooth texture that comes from slowly cooking fruit purée until it becomes naturally thick and concentrated. The result is an intensely flavored spread that’s wonderful on everything from toast and biscuits to pancakes, waffles, and English muffins.
This versatile peach butter also makes a delicious topping for oatmeal, yogurt, cheesecake, vanilla ice cream, and baked brie. For a savory twist, try serving it alongside roasted pork, grilled chicken, or a charcuterie board, where its sweet, spiced flavor pairs beautifully with cheeses and cured meats.
Whether you’re preserving an abundant peach harvest or simply looking for a unique homemade gift, this easy water bath canning recipe is sure to become a favorite. After a short rest in the pantry, the warm spices mellow and blend with the peaches, creating an even richer flavor that’s perfect for enjoying throughout the year.
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Servings: About 8 half-pint jars
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: About 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: About 2 hours
Ingredients :
- 4½ pounds ripe yellow peaches, peeled, pitted, and coarsely chopped
- ½ cup water
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup bottled lemon juice
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions:
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