Description
Homemade Slow Cooker Peach Butter is a delicious and versatile spread perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds fresh peaches, peeled and pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/21/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 11/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep the Peaches: Start by peeling and pitting fresh peaches. It is essential to use juicy peaches for that rich flavor, so do not skimp on freshness.
- Slice and Dice: Cut the peaches into small chunks and toss them into the slow cooker. This step helps them break down during cooking, so pay attention while chopping to avoid any knife accidents.
- Add Sugar and Spice: Sprinkle the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon over the peach chunks. Start with less sugar to test the sweetness. Adjust later if necessary to avoid an overly sweet result.
- Set the Slow Cooker: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Check for Thickness: Around the 6-hour mark, check the peach butter for thickness. If it is still runny, let it cook longer. Stir occasionally to keep it from sticking to the sides.
- Cool Down & Store: Once thickened, turn off the slow cooker and let the peach butter cool at room temperature. Once cooled slightly, jar it for storage, ensuring it cools completely before sealing.
Notes
- Refrigerate in a glass mason jar for up to one month or freeze for up to one year, allowing 1/2 inch space for expansion.
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for better flavor.
- Reduce the sugar by one tablespoon if the peach butter is too sweet upon tasting.
- If your peach butter does not thicken enough, cook it for an additional hour without adding water.
- Stir the mixture every couple of hours to prevent burning on the sides.
- Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals or on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through.
- Spread on warm biscuits or toast.
- Top on pancakes or waffles for breakfast.
- Swirl into yogurt or oatmeal for a sweet treat.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Mix in some vanilla extract for a richer flavor.
- Combine with chopped nuts for texture.
- Pick fresh peaches that are ripe for the best flavor.
- You may use frozen peaches without thawing, but cooking time may increase.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg