Alpha Gal Friendly Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
Summer peaches at their peak deserve more than a quick snack — slow-cooked into a glossy, fragrant preserve, they become something you'll want to spread on absolutely everything. This recipe leans entirely on fresh fruit, honey, lemon juice, and warm spices, which means there's no refined sugar, no pectin, and nothing derived from mammalian sources to worry about. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, that last point matters more than it might seem, since some commercial preserves and gelling agents can carry hidden animal-derived ingredients that make store-bought jars a gamble. Here, the honey does double duty as both sweetener and natural thickener, while Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add a gentle warmth that makes the peach flavor bloom rather than compete. The blanch-and-peel technique keeps the process clean and the texture silky, and mashing to your preferred consistency means you can go rustic and chunky or smooth and spreadable depending on your mood. Ladled into sterilized jars and cooled on the counter, these preserves are as satisfying to make as they are to eat — and knowing exactly what went into every spoonful is the best part.
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16 servings
- 2 lb fresh peaches (about 5–6 medium), peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- 1
To peel the peaches, score a shallow X on the bottom of each one, lower them into boiling water for 30–45 seconds, then transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water. The skins will slip off easily. Pit and roughly chop the peeled peaches into 1-inch pieces.
- 2
Combine the chopped peaches, honey, lemon juice, ground Ceylon cinnamon, and ground ginger in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir to coat the fruit evenly.
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