Xanthan Gum Free Honey-Sweetened Peach Preserves
Sun-ripened peaches, golden honey, a squeeze of lemon, and warm spices — that's genuinely all it takes to make a jar of preserves that tastes like the best part of summer. Many store-bought jams and fruit spreads rely on added thickeners and stabilizers to get that spreadable consistency, but this recipe skips all of that entirely. The natural pectin in the peaches does the heavy lifting as the mixture slowly reduces on the stove, resulting in a thick, glossy preserve that sets beautifully on its own. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add a gentle warmth that makes this feel a little more special than your average fruit spread. The blanch-and-peel technique keeps the prep tidy and the final texture smooth, while the potato-masher step lets you dial in exactly how chunky or silky you want it. Ladle it into jars and you've got something that's incredible on toast, stirred into yogurt, or spooned over a soft cheese board.
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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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