Vanilla Honey Peach Butter
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6 -8 half pint jars
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Cuisine
American
Vanilla Honey Peach Butter
Description
This recipe starts with 9 cups of sliced, seeded peaches simmered with water until tender. The cooked fruit is pureed until smooth, then returned to the pot to simmer with granulated sugar, honey, vanilla bean seeds, and whole vanilla pods. The mixture is cooked uncovered for about an hour until thickened enough to mound on a spoon, developing a rich texture and concentrated flavor.
The result is a creamy peach butter that balances fresh fruit brightness with deep vanilla and honey sweetness. The vanilla pods are removed before canning. The hot peach butter is ladled into sterilized jars and processed in a boiling water canner to ensure safe preservation. This method allows for long-term storage and enjoyment beyond fresh peach season.
Peach butter is perfect to spread on breads, swirled into yogurt, or used as a natural dessert topping. Its smooth consistency and warming notes make it distinct from chunkier jams or preserves.
Ingredients
- 9 cups peach seeded but not peeled, sliced
- 1/4 cup water
- 2-1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup honey
- 2 Vanilla Beans scrape the seed out
Instructions
- In a larger pot combine peaches and the water.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes or until peaches are tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Use a blender or food processor to puree the peach mixture, in batches, until smooth.
- Return peach puree to the same pot.
- Add sugar, honey, vanilla bean seeds, and an empty vanilla pod. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 60 minutes or until the mixture is thick and mounds on a spoon, stirring often.
- Take out vanilla pods.
- Ladle hot peach butter into hot, sterilized half-pint canning jars, leaving a 1/4 inch headspace.
- Wipe jar rims, and adjust lids.
- Process filled jars in a boiling water canner for 5 minutes. Make sure to start timing when water returns to boiling.
- Remove jars from the canner, and cool on wire racks.
Notes
- Use sterilized half-pint canning jars and leave a 1/4 inch headspace when filling with hot peach butter.
- Process jars in a boiling water canner for 5 minutes starting after water returns to boiling to preserve safety and shelf life.
- The vanilla pods are removed before canning to avoid bitterness while retaining flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 half pint jars
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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