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Peach Butter

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Peach butter is a delightful homemade spread that captures the essence of summer with its luscious sweetness. Crafted from ripe peaches, this easy-to-make fruit butter transforms breakfast, desserts, or snacks into a gourmet experience. The slow-cooking technique allows the flavors to intensify, resulting in a rich and creamy texture that’s perfect for slathering on toast, topping yogurt, or enhancing cheese platters. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can enjoy this versatile treat year-round, whether you’re canning it for later or savoring it fresh. Elevate your culinary creations with this delicious peach butter recipe!

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 4 1/2 lbs ripe peaches (about 14–18 medium)
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Rinse peaches under cool water and blanch in boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Transfer to cold water to cool.
  2. Peel peaches by cutting them in half and removing the pit; use your hands or a knife to peel the skin off.
  3. Cut peeled peaches into quarters and place them in a large saucepan with ½ cup of water. Simmer over medium heat until soft.
  4. Puree cooked peaches using a food processor or immersion blender until smooth.
  5. Return peach puree to the saucepan and stir in 4 cups of sugar until dissolved.
  6. Bring mixture to a soft boil, then reduce heat to maintain a low boil while stirring often until thickened (about 40 minutes).
  7. Pour hot peach butter into sterilized jars, leaving about ¼” headspace if canning. Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes if preserving.

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