Divine Peach Butter Spread: 4 Perfect Peaches
Enjoy the sweet, comforting taste of homemade peach butter spread. This simple recipe lets the fresh flavor of peaches shine through, perfect for toast, pastries, or as a unique topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups
- Category: Spreads
- Method: Simmering and Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh peaches, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine chopped peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a large saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the peaches soften and release their juices, about 10-15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring more frequently, until the mixture thickens to a spreadable consistency, about 45-60 minutes. Mash the peaches with a potato masher or immersion blender as it cooks, if desired, for a smoother texture.
- Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg during the last 10 minutes of simmering.
- Ladle the hot peach butter into clean jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace.
- Wipe jar rims clean, secure lids, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust time for altitude).
- Remove jars and let them cool completely on a towel-lined counter. Check seals before storing.
Notes
- For a smoother spread, you can blend the cooked peaches with an immersion blender before the final simmering stage.
- Adjust sugar to your preference based on the sweetness of your peaches.
- This spread can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks if not canning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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