Rice Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
There is something deeply satisfying about making your own fruit preserves from scratch, and this peach version is the kind of jar you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge all season long. Fresh peaches are coaxed down into a thick, jammy spread with honey standing in for refined sugar, which gives the finished preserve a floral, rounded sweetness that store-bought versions rarely achieve. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger adds just enough warmth to make every spoonful feel a little more special without overpowering the fruit. The blanch-and-peel technique is a small extra step that pays off immediately — the skins slip away in seconds and you're left with clean, tender peach pieces ready to go. You control the texture here, so whether you like a chunky, rustic spread or something smoother and more uniform, a quick pass with a potato masher gets you exactly where you want to be. Because every ingredient in this recipe is naturally grain-free and contains no rice or rice-derived additives, it's a genuinely worry-free option for anyone navigating that restriction. Spoon it over yogurt, swirl it into oatmeal, or simply spread it on toast — this is the kind of homemade staple that earns its place on the 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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