Paraben Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
There is something deeply satisfying about a jar of homemade peach preserves sitting on your counter, golden and fragrant, made entirely from ingredients you chose yourself. Fresh summer peaches are the star here, cooked low and slow with honey, bright lemon juice, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and a hint of ginger until they transform into a thick, jewel-toned spread. Honey steps in as the sweetener instead of refined sugar, keeping the ingredient list clean and straightforward without sacrificing that luscious, jammy texture. Many store-bought preserves and fruit spreads contain synthetic additives and preservatives that can be a real concern for anyone avoiding parabens and other chemical compounds — making a homemade batch the obvious solution. The blanch-and-peel technique makes prep surprisingly easy, and you can control the final texture yourself, leaving it rustic and chunky or mashing it smooth depending on your mood. Spooned over toast, stirred into yogurt, or paired with a sharp cheese, this preserve is the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge all season long.
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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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