Pistachio Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
There is something deeply satisfying about turning a pile of ripe summer peaches into a jar of glossy, golden preserves you made entirely from scratch. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple — fresh peaches, honey, lemon juice, and a warm whisper of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger are all it takes to build serious depth of flavor. Honey does double duty here, sweetening the fruit while adding a floral complexity that plain sugar just can't match. The slow simmer on the stovetop coaxes the peaches down into a thick, jammy spread that holds its shape without any added pectin or mystery stabilizers. Because every ingredient is straightforward and whole, there's no need to squint at a label wondering what's hiding in the mix — it's completely transparent from pot to jar. Spoon it over yogurt, swirl it into oatmeal, or pile it onto a warm biscuit and let it melt in. Once you've tasted a batch made this way, store-bought will feel like a serious downgrade.
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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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