Is peach butter the same as peach jam?

No. Peach Butter cooks longer and becomes smooth and thick. Peach jam usually contains fruit chunks and often uses pectin.

What can I put peach butter on?

You can spread Peach Butter on toast, biscuits, waffles, muffins, croissants, or pancakes. It also works well in desserts and glazes.

Can peach juice help constipation?

Peaches contain fiber and natural fruit sugars that may support digestion. However, results vary from person to person.

How long do I process peach butter?

Process Peach Butter in a water bath for 10 minutes. If you live above 6,000 feet elevation, process for 15 minutes.

Peach Butter Recipe for Smooth Homemade Peach Spread

Description

Smooth, thick Peach Butter made with fresh yellow peaches, sugar, and slow simmering. Sweet, spreadable, and perfect for toast, biscuits, waffles, and baking.

Ingredients

Scale

4 to 4 1/2 pounds yellow peaches, about 14 to 18 medium peaches

1/2 cup water

4 cups granulated sugar

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Instructions

1. Wash peaches thoroughly.

2. Briefly blanch peaches in boiling water, then transfer them to cold water to loosen the skins.

3. Peel, pit, and cut peaches into chunks.

4. Place peaches and water in a large saucepan.

5. Simmer until very soft, stirring occasionally.

6. Blend or process the cooked peaches into a smooth puree.

7. Measure 2 quarts of peach puree into a saucepan.

8. Stir in the sugar until dissolved.

9. Cook over medium high heat until boiling.

10. Reduce heat and simmer slowly, stirring often to avoid scorching.

11. Continue cooking until thick enough to mound on a spoon.

12. Transfer hot peach butter into clean jars or containers, leaving 1/4 inch headspace if canning.

13. For water bath canning, process jars for 10 minutes, or 15 minutes above 6,000 feet elevation.

14. Let jars cool completely and check seals before storing.

Notes

Yellow peaches are recommended for safe canning. Avoid white peaches because they have lower acidity.

No pectin is needed because fruit butter thickens naturally through cooking.

Optional spices include cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg. Use lightly so the peach flavor stays clear.

If short on peaches, cooked apples or pears can be blended in to supplement the puree.

Use freezer safe jars if freezing.

Refrigerate after opening for up to 3 weeks to 1 month.

Freeze up to 6 months.

Properly canned jars keep about 18 months in a cool, dry pantry.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop, Water Bath Canning
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 62
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 4 mg
Fat: 0.1 g
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 0.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg