Artificial Flavors Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
There is something deeply satisfying about a jar of homemade peach preserves sitting on your counter, and this version earns every bit of that pride. Fresh summer peaches are sweetened with honey instead of refined sugar, then brightened with a squeeze of real lemon juice and warmed with ground Ceylon cinnamon and ginger — nothing synthetic, nothing mysterious on the label. Store-bought jams and fruit spreads are notorious for sneaking in artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, so making your own is the cleanest way to know exactly what you're spreading on your toast. The blanch-and-peel technique keeps the process tidy, and the long, slow simmer on the stovetop coaxes the fruit into a glossy, jammy spread that smells absolutely incredible. You can mash it to a smooth consistency or leave it chunky and rustic depending on your mood — either way, the result is a deeply peachy, naturally sweet preserve with real depth from the spices. Ladle it into sterilized jars and you've got a refrigerator staple that works on biscuits, yogurt, cheese boards, or straight off the spoon.
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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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