Seed Oil Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
There is something deeply satisfying about a jar of homemade peach preserves sitting on your counter, and this version is as clean and wholesome as it gets. Fresh summer peaches are the star, sweetened with honey instead of refined sugar and brightened with a squeeze of lemon juice — no mystery additives, no industrial shortcuts. The warm notes of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger give it a gentle spice that makes it taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Most store-bought jams and preserves sneak in refined seed oils or emulsifiers to extend shelf life, so making your own is the only way to be truly sure of what's in the jar. The process is straightforward: a quick blanch to peel the peaches, a long slow simmer to coax out their natural sweetness, and a simple plate test to know when the preserves have reached that perfect jammy consistency. You can leave it chunky and rustic or mash it smooth depending on your mood, and either way it's incredible spread over toast, stirred into yogurt, or spooned alongside roasted meat. Once you've made a batch this pure and fragrant, going back to the grocery store version is going to feel like a real step 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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