Eggless Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
There is something deeply satisfying about a jar of homemade peach preserves sitting on your counter, and this version is as pure and wholesome as it gets. Fresh summer peaches are the star here, sweetened with honey instead of refined sugar and warmed with a gentle touch of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The lemon juice brightens everything up and helps the preserves set naturally as they cook down low and slow. You control the texture entirely — leave it chunky and rustic or mash it smooth, depending on how you like to spread it. Egg-free baking and cooking often calls for reliable, fuss-free condiments, and this one is exactly that — nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary, just real fruit and pantry staples. Spoon it over toast, swirl it into yogurt, or use it as a filling where you need a clean, fruit-forward flavor without any surprises. Once you see how easily it comes together in a single saucepan, store-bought jars are going to feel like a real downgrade.
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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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