Lactose Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
Summer peaches at their peak deserve better than a jar full of refined sugar and additives, and this slow-cooked preserve delivers exactly that. Fresh fruit is gently simmered with honey, bright lemon juice, and warm notes of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger until it thickens into a glossy, deeply fragrant spread. Because the recipe relies entirely on whole, naturally dairy-free ingredients, there's nothing to swap or second-guess — it's just fruit, honey, and spice doing their thing. The blanch-and-peel technique keeps the process approachable, and mashing the peaches to your preferred texture means you can land anywhere between a chunky rustic preserve and a silky smooth spread. That wrinkle-on-a-cold-plate test is the real magic moment — when the preserves hold their shape, you know you've nailed it. Spoon it over toast, stir it into oatmeal, or pair it with a charcuterie board, and it keeps beautifully in the fridge once cooled.
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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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