Black Pepper Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
There is something deeply satisfying about a jar of homemade peach preserves sitting on your counter, golden and fragrant, made entirely from ingredients you chose yourself. Fresh summer peaches are sweetened here with honey rather than refined sugar, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger gives the spread a warm, subtly spiced depth that store-bought versions rarely achieve. The blanch-and-peel method makes prep surprisingly quick, and the slow simmer does all the heavy lifting — coaxing the fruit down into a thick, jammy spread that holds its shape beautifully on a cold plate test. Many commercial preserves and spice blends sneak in unexpected seasonings, so making your own means you know exactly what went into every spoonful. You can mash the peaches to a silky smooth consistency or leave some rustic chunks for texture — either way, the result is stunning. Spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or spoon it alongside soft cheese for something that feels genuinely special. Once you taste how bright and clean the flavor is without any harsh heat, you may never reach for a store-bought jar again.
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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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