Pecan Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
There is something deeply satisfying about turning a pile of ripe summer peaches into a jar of golden, fragrant preserves you made entirely from scratch. Sweetened with honey instead of refined sugar, this recipe lets the natural flavor of the fruit shine while the lemon juice brightens everything and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger adds warmth without overpowering. The process is straightforward — a quick blanch to slip the skins off, a long gentle simmer, and a simple plate test to know when you've hit that perfect jammy consistency. Many store-bought fruit spreads and flavored preserves sneak in unexpected additives or are processed on shared lines with tree nuts, so making your own means you know exactly what went into every spoonful. The result is a thick, chunky spread that's gorgeous on toast, swirled into yogurt, or spooned alongside a sharp cheese. Ladle it into sterilized jars and you'll have a little taste of peak-season peaches waiting for you long after summer winds down.
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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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