Gluten Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
There is something deeply satisfying about turning a pile of ripe summer peaches into a jar of golden, fragrant preserves — and this version does it beautifully with honey instead of refined sugar. The lemon juice brightens everything up, while Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add a warm, subtly spiced depth that makes this taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Because every single component here is naturally free of gluten, there is no label-reading stress or worry about hidden additives sneaking in the way they sometimes do with commercial jams and fruit spreads. The technique is straightforward: a gentle simmer, a little mashing, and the classic cold-plate test to know when your preserves have hit that perfect jammy consistency. You can keep it rustic with chunky bits of peach or mash it smooth — either way, it sets up into a glossy, spoonable spread that clings beautifully to toast, biscuits, or a cheese board. Ladled into sterilized jars and tucked into the fridge, this is the kind of homemade staple that makes every breakfast feel a little more special.
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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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