Country Style Peach Butter
Capture the essence of late summer with this rich and velvety Country Style Peach Butter, a homemade spread bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh peaches and a cozy hint of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This small-batch recipe takes simple pantry staples and transforms them into a thick, silky fruit butter perfect for slathering on toast, swirling into yogurt, or using as a decadent pancake topping. The peaches are simmered to perfection with a touch of lemon juice, pureed for smoothness, and slowly cooked down to concentrate their flavors. With its glossy, spreadable texture and irresistible aroma, this peach butter is a nostalgic nod to homestead traditions, perfect for preserving summer’s bounty while celebrating homemade comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Fresh peaches
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Water
Instructions
Wash the peaches thoroughly under running water to remove any residue.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully lower the peaches into the boiling water and blanch for 1-2 minutes.
Remove the peaches from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool. This will make peeling easier.
Once cooled, peel the skins off the peaches using your fingers or a small paring knife. Cut the peaches in half, remove the pits, and slice them into chunks.
Place the peach chunks, water, and lemon juice into a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are soft and tender.
Using an immersion blender (or transferring the mixture to a countertop blender in batches), puree the peaches until silky smooth.
Return the pureed peaches to the pot. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined.
Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning, for 60-90 minutes, or until the peach butter thickens and mounds up on a spoon.
Remove the pot from heat and allow the peach butter to cool slightly. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Transfer the peach butter into sterilized jars for storage. Let the jars cool to room temperature before sealing tightly and refrigerating.
Optional: For longer storage, process the jars in a hot water bath following safe canning guidelines.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 5.8 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 586.9 g | 213% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 553.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 3497 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
