Smooth Peach Butter
A delightful spread made from fresh peaches, perfect for toast, pancakes, and baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lb peaches (peeled, pitted, and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Peel, pit, and slice the peaches into thick wedges.
- Combine ingredients: In a large pot, mix sliced peaches, sugar, water, lemon zest and juice, ginger, and vanilla extract. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Simmer the mixture: Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 30-45 minutes until peaches are soft.
- Blend it up: Let the mixture cool slightly, then puree until smooth.
- Thicken your butter: Return the mixture to the pot and simmer on low heat for 30-60 minutes to thicken.
- Check for doneness: Ensure the butter holds its shape and is at your desired consistency.
- Cool and store: Let it cool before transferring to jars for storage.
Notes
For variations, try adding spices or different fruits to customize your peach butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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