Peanut Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
There is something deeply satisfying about turning a pile of ripe summer peaches into a glossy, fragrant preserve you made entirely from scratch. This recipe skips refined sugar entirely, leaning on honey to bring a floral, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the bright hit of fresh lemon juice. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add just enough warmth to make every spoonful feel a little special without overpowering the fruit. The blanch-and-peel method means the skins slip off effortlessly, and from there it's mostly just patient stirring while your kitchen fills with an incredible peachy aroma. Store-bought preserves can be a minefield of mystery ingredients and shared-facility warnings, so making your own means you know exactly what went into the jar. Spoon it over yogurt, swirl it into oatmeal, or spread it thick on toast — this one earns a permanent spot in the fridge.
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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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