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Flavorful Spiced Peach Butter Recipe Easy Homemade Summer Spread

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A cozy, spiced peach butter made from fresh summer peaches, perfect for spreading on toast, yogurt, or cheese boards. This recipe balances natural peach sweetness with warm spices for a luscious, spreadable consistency.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pounds fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 g)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches: Score a small “X” at the bottom of each peach, blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water. Peel skins off and chop peaches into chunks. (Prep time: 20 minutes)
  2. Cook the peaches: Place chopped peaches in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Stir to combine.
  3. Simmer and reduce: Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Let simmer uncovered, stirring every 10 minutes for about 45-50 minutes until peaches break down and mixture thickens.
  4. Puree the mixture: Remove pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. For chunkier texture, pulse a few times instead.
  5. Finish and jar: Stir in vanilla extract if using. Return pot to low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and ladle peach butter into sterilized glass jars. Leave headspace, seal tightly, and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating. (Cooling time: 1 hour)

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Puree carefully to avoid hot splatters. Adjust sweetness to taste. If too runny, simmer longer; if too thick, add a splash of water or lemon juice. Can be made in a slow cooker on low for about 4 hours with occasional stirring.

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