Gut Friendly Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
Ripe summer peaches, a drizzle of honey, and a whisper of warming spice — that's really all it takes to make a preserve worth spreading on everything in sight. Refined sugar is swapped out entirely here in favor of honey, which brings a gentler, more complex sweetness that tends to sit better with a sensitive digestive system. Fresh lemon juice brightens the whole batch while helping the preserves set naturally, and Ceylon cinnamon along with ground ginger add a subtle warmth that's as soothing as it is delicious. The slow simmer on the stovetop coaxes out the peaches' natural pectin, so there are no additives or thickeners needed — just real fruit doing its thing. You can leave it chunky and rustic or mash it down to a silky smooth spread depending on your mood. Jarred up and tucked in the fridge, it's the kind of homemade staple that makes plain yogurt, oatmeal, or a simple piece of toast feel genuinely 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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