Homemade Peach Butter Recipe

By blum099

Makes 4 (8oz) jars, Recipe from Good Housekeeping

Ingredients

• 6 lbs. Fresh summer peaches
• 1-1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 4 (8 oz) jars with lids

Preparation

Step 1

Clean, peel (optional - some people do, some don't), quarter, and pit the peaches into large sauce pan. Cook over medium heat until very soft, about 25 minutes. Blend in batches or use a hand blender to emulsify to a smooth, consistent "butter" like spread. Continue cooking and add the sugar and cinnamon, stir continuously and turn up the heat to high. Bring to a light boil and then reduce back to medium low, simmering and stirring frequently for about 1 hour. Prepare your jars and lids by boiling in a hot water bath when there is about 15 minutes remaining on your peach butter. Add hot liquid to hot jars and seal. Cool on counter until easy to handle. I recommend saving some for yourself to enjoy the moment you finish. Warm peach preserves over vanilla ice cream sounds like a great reward for all the effort you put into making this delicious treat!