Description
Peach butter is a delightful homemade spread that transforms ripe peaches into a luxuriously creamy preserve. This sweet and fruity concoction not only amplifies the natural flavor of peaches but also serves as a versatile addition to breakfast dishes, desserts, and snacks. Perfect for summer picnics or cozy winter treats, peach butter truly embodies the essence of seasonal fruit spreads. Whether you’re spreading it on toast or using it as a filling for pastries, this easy recipe will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 4 to 4 1/2 lbs peaches (about 14-18 medium)
- ½ cup water
- 4 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Rinse and blanch peaches in boiling water for 30-60 seconds, then cool in cold water before peeling.
- Cut peaches in half, remove pits, and peel skins.
- Chop peaches into smaller pieces and simmer with water in a large saucepan until soft.
- Blend the mixture until smooth.
- In the same pan, mix peach pulp with sugar; cook until thick enough to mound on a spoon.
- Pour into jars or containers, ensuring proper sealing if canning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg