Cashew Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
Summer peaches at their peak deserve better than a jar full of refined sugar and mystery additives, and this slow-simmered preserve delivers exactly that. Honey steps in as the sweetener, lending a floral depth that plain white sugar simply can't match, while fresh lemon juice brightens the whole thing and helps the mixture set naturally. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger round out the flavor with just enough warmth to make every spoonful feel a little special. The blanch-and-peel technique is a small extra step that pays off immediately — the skins slip away in seconds and you're left with nothing but pure, silky peach flesh. You control the texture from here, mashing to a rustic chunkiness or a smoother spread depending on your mood. The plate-wrinkle test tells you exactly when the preserves are ready, so there's no guesswork involved. Spoon it over yogurt, swirl it into oatmeal, or pile it onto toast — this is the kind of homemade staple that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible and disappears faster than you'd expect.
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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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