Tree Nut Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
There is something deeply satisfying about turning a pile of ripe summer peaches into a jar of glossy, fragrant preserves you made entirely from scratch. Fresh peaches get a gentle blanch so the skins slip off effortlessly, then they're simmered low and slow with honey, lemon juice, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and a hint of ginger until the whole kitchen smells incredible. Honey does double duty here — it sweetens naturally while helping the preserves reach that perfect jammy consistency without any refined sugar. You control the texture, too, mashing to a smooth spread or leaving rustic chunks depending on your mood. Store-bought jams and preserves can be a minefield of unexpected additives, but every single ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and easy to verify. The cold-plate test tells you exactly when the mixture is ready, so there's no guesswork — just thick, glossy preserves that hold their shape beautifully on toast, biscuits, or a cheese board. Once you've made a batch, it's genuinely hard to go back to anything from a grocery store 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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