MSG Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
There is something deeply satisfying about a jar of homemade peach preserves sitting on your counter, and this version earns every bit of that pride. Fresh summer peaches are sweetened entirely with honey instead of refined sugar, then brightened with a squeeze of lemon juice and warmed through with Ceylon cinnamon and ginger — no flavor packets, no additives, nothing you can't pronounce. That matters more than it might seem, because many store-bought jams and preserves sneak in flavor enhancers or yeast extracts that can be a real concern for anyone avoiding glutamate-based additives. Here, every ingredient is whole and straightforward, so you know exactly what's going into the jar. The slow simmer on the stovetop coaxes out the peaches' natural pectin, building a thick, glossy spread that holds its shape beautifully on toast, biscuits, or a cheese board. You can keep the texture rustic and chunky or mash it down to a silky smooth consistency — either way, the result is a preserve that tastes like peak-season fruit captured in a jar. Once you've made a batch, it's genuinely hard to go back to anything from a grocery store shelf.
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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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