Description
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade peach butter that enhances the flavor of your breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (960g) chopped peaches, skin and pits removed
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (more or less depending on sweetness of peaches)
- 1/21/2 teaspoon (1.5g) ground cinnamon
- 11/2 teaspoon (5ml) lemon juice
- 1/21/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cook & Smash Peaches: Start by cooking the chopped peaches in a large pot over medium heat until they soften and become fragrant. Keep an eye on them; you want them to become mushy but not burnt.
- Add Sugar & Spice: Once the peaches are soft, stir in the granulated sugar and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Continue breaking down the peaches as you stir. Taste as you go, adjusting sugar if necessary to avoid excessive sweetness.
- Simmer & Stir: Let the peach mixture simmer gently, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking. You will notice a sweet aroma filling your kitchen, and the mixture will start resembling a thick sauce. Watch the heat; it should remain low to avoid burning.
- Check Thickness: After simmering for about 30 minutes, check the thickness of your peach butter. It should cling to your spoon, yet remain spreadable. If it is too runny, give it more time on the heat, as it will thicken as it cools.
- Cool & Store: Allow the peach butter to cool completely before transferring it to jars. Look for a glossy sheen on the surface, which indicates that it is well-cooked. Make sure to skip this step—storing it warm can lead to condensation and spoilage.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Store in the refrigerator for about two weeks.
- Expert Tips: If the peach butter is too runny, allow it to simmer longer to thicken and concentrate flavors.
- If the mixture starts to stick to the pot, lower the heat and stir more frequently to prevent burning.
- Taste the mixture along the way to adjust sugar for your desired sweetness level.
- If the flavor is a bit too sweet, add a splash of lemon juice to brighten and balance the taste.
- Reheating Instructions: To reheat, gently warm in a pot over low heat, stirring until warmed through.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve peach butter on toast or biscuits for breakfast. Mix into yogurt for a fruity snack. Top vanilla ice cream with warm peach butter.
- Recipe Variations: Add ginger for a spicy kick. Incorporate other fruits like apricot or pear. Use maple syrup instead of sugar for a different flavor.
- Ingredient Notes: Select ripe peaches for the best flavor. Frozen peaches can be used; thaw and drain them before cooking. Adjust sweetness based on peach ripeness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg