When summer brings a lot of peaches, it’s the perfect time to make something special—peach butter! This easy recipe turns fresh peaches into a smooth, spreadable treat that’s great on toast, warm biscuits, or even just by itself.
Why should you try making peach butter? It’s simple and turns out delicious and versatile. You can spread it on your breakfast bread or use it in baking to add a sweet, fruity flavor. With just a few ingredients—fresh peaches, a bit of sugar, and a little lemon juice—you can make peach butter that’s full of flavor and easy to store.
Ingredients
- Fresh peaches
- Sugar
- Water (optional, depending on peach juiciness)
- Fresh lemon juice
How To Make Peach Butter
- Remove the skin from the peaches and cut them into rough chunks.
- Place the peach chunks into a sturdy pot with the water and sugar. Heat on medium, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat a bit and let it simmer for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are very soft.
- Mix the lemon juice into the cooked peaches. In small batches, blend the mixture until it’s completely smooth. Take your time to ensure all the lumps are gone.
- Then, pass the puree through a fine mesh strainer to ensure it is perfectly smooth. Press it with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard any remaining solids.
- Return the puree to the cleaned pan and bring it to a boil again. Reduce the heat and simmer gently until the mixture thickens significantly, which will take about 25-30 minutes depending on the pan size. Stir often to prevent scorching, and consider using a splatter screen to avoid messes.
- Pour the hot peach butter into clean jars and allow it to cool before sealing and refrigerating. The butter will continue to thicken as it cools. It should be used within a few weeks. Alternatively, you can freeze the butter for up to six months. To do so, transfer the cooled butter to a freezer-safe container, leaving a half-inch of space at the top for expansion.
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Peach Butter
It’s simple and turns out delicious and versatile. You can spread it on your breakfast bread or use it in baking to add a sweet, fruity flavor. With just a few ingredients—fresh peaches, a bit of sugar, and a little lemon juice—you can make peach butter that’s full of flavor and easy to store.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs fresh peaches (about 10 good sized peaches)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water (if your peaches are juicy omit the water)
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Remove the skin from the peaches and cut them into rough chunks.
- Place the peach chunks into a sturdy pot with the water and sugar. Heat on medium, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat a bit and let it simmer for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are very soft.
- Mix the lemon juice into the cooked peaches. In small batches, blend the mixture until it's completely smooth. Take your time to ensure all the lumps are gone.
- Then, pass the puree through a fine mesh strainer to ensure it is perfectly smooth. Press it with the back of a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard any remaining solids.
- Return the puree to the cleaned pan and bring it to a boil again. Reduce the heat and simmer gently until the mixture thickens significantly, which will take about 25-30 minutes depending on the pan size. Stir often to prevent scorching, and consider using a splatter screen to avoid messes.
- Pour the hot peach butter into clean jars and allow it to cool before sealing and refrigerating. The butter will continue to thicken as it cools. It should be used within a few weeks. Alternatively, you can freeze the butter for up to six months. To do so, transfer the cooled butter to a freezer-safe container, leaving a half-inch of space at the top for expansion.