Seeds Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
There is something deeply satisfying about a jar of homemade peach preserves sitting on the counter, golden and fragrant, made entirely from ingredients you chose yourself. Fresh summer peaches are cooked down low and slow with honey, lemon juice, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and a hint of ginger until they transform into a thick, jammy spread that tastes like the best version of peach season you've ever had. Because the sweetness here comes entirely from honey rather than refined sugar or commercial pectin blends, you sidestep the hidden seed-derived additives that can sneak into store-bought preserves and conventional pectin products. The blanch-and-peel method keeps the process clean and straightforward, and mashing the fruit to your preferred texture means you can land anywhere between a chunky rustic preserve and a silky smooth spread. That wrinkle test on a cold plate is your foolproof signal that the preserves have thickened just right — no guesswork, no special equipment. Spoon it over toast, swirl it into yogurt, or layer it into a sandwich, and it keeps beautifully in the fridge once cooled.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!