Homemade Canned Peach Butter

Homemade Canned Peach Butter

sweet fruit spread

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 50m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 1h 30m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

340
Calories
0.6g
Fat
85.6g
Carbohydrate
2.4g
Fiber
0mg
Cholesterol
27mg
Sodium
2 cups
Serving Size
Homemade Canned Peach Butter

Recipe Description

This Homemade Canned Peach Butter recipe is an all time classic. This homemade fruit spread tastes delicious slathered on a piece of toast or a biscuit, still warm from the oven. Sometimes I spoon it over ice cream and I wouldn’t be lying if I told you I sometimes just eat it straight from the jar by the spoonful!

To make this peach butter, start by peeling the peaches. Cut each one in half and remove the stones before cutting each half into 4. Bring peaches to a boil and simmer until tender. Puree the peaches with water and return them to the pot. Add the sugar and lemon juice and simmer, stirring occasionally. Use a frozen plate to test when the peach butter is ready.
Every 30 minutes, spoon some of the butter onto the chilled plate. When no water forms a ring around the spoonful of spread, it is done. If a ring does form, continue cooking. Once the spread is cooked, transfer to sterilized jars and can. Store at room temperature indefinitely (not that it’ll last that long!).

To make Homemade Canned Peach Butter, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Homemade Canned Peach Butter

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Bring water to a simmer

    3 min
    Step 1 - Homemade Canned Peach Butter

    Bring a large cup of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Peel peaches

    15 min
    Step 2 - Homemade Canned Peach ButterStep 2 - Homemade Canned Peach Butter

    Make a small “x” incision at the bottom of each peach. Submerge each one in the boiling water for 30 seconds. Then dunk each one into a bowl of ice water. The skins should come off easily, but if not, return the peach to the boiling water for another 15 seconds, then back to the ice water.

  3. 3

    Prepare the peaches

    5 min
    Step 3 - Homemade Canned Peach Butter

    Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits. Cut each peach half into 4 pieces.

  4. 4

    Cook peaches until tender

    20 min
    Step 4 - Homemade Canned Peach ButterStep 4 - Homemade Canned Peach Butter

    Place the peaches in a large saucepan with ½ a cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 15 to 20 minutes until tender.

  5. 5

    Blend peaches

    3 min
    Step 5 - Homemade Canned Peach Butter

    Place the cooked peaches in a food processor and blend until smooth.

  6. 6

    Add sugar and lemon juice

    30 min
    Step 6 - Homemade Canned Peach ButterStep 6 - Homemade Canned Peach Butter

    Place the peach puree in the large saucepan. Add 1 cup of light brown sugar and the juice of a lemon. Simmer for 20 - 30 minutes, stirring occasionally early on and more often near the end.

  7. 7

    Test setting consistency

    1 min
    Step 7 - Homemade Canned Peach Butter

    Every 30 minutes, take a chilled plate from the freezer. Spoon a bit of peach butter onto the plate. If water circles the spoonful of butter, it needs to cook longer.

  8. 8

    Sterilize jars

    5 min
    Step 8 - Homemade Canned Peach Butter

    As the mixture cooks, bring a 20-quart stock pot of water to a simmer and place a round rack at the bottom. Place two washed and rinsed jars on the rack in the simmering water to sterilize.

  9. 9

    Ladle the peach butter into sterilized jars

    1 min
    Step 9 - Homemade Canned Peach Butter

    Spoon the peach butter into the jars using a ladle. Leave a ¼ inch of space at the top.

  10. 10

    Can the jars

    10 min
    Step 10 - Homemade Canned Peach Butter

    Bring the stockpot of water to a boil again. Place the jars in the boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the jars carefully and leave to cool completely on towels overnight.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Homemade Canned Peach Butter

    This peach butter tastes great on freshly toasted bread or a warm biscuit.

This Homemade Canned Peach Butter is a really delicious fruit spread! Try it soon and leave a comment to let me know what you think of the peachy goodness!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Wayne
January 12, 2025
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Simply exceptional! Made this peach butter last week and it took me back to summer picnics with grandma. The smell filled my kitchen, and I couldn't resist enjoying it right out of the jar. It’s a must-try for anyone!

Isabelle Thompson
November 24, 2024
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Delicious. I decided to make peach butter for a small picnic. Everyone loved it and I was proud to share my creation. The simple process made it so easy to whip up. Will make again next summer for sure.

Emily
July 11, 2024
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OMG, this Peach Butter is to die for! I made it for my family reunion, and everyone just gobbled it up. It brought back memories of my grandma’s kitchen. So easy and delish, I’m def making more soon!

Anna
March 17, 2024
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Making the Homemade Canned Peach Butter was such a joy. I remember my nonna used to prepare peach spreads in summer, and the smell brought back so many sweet memories. The recipe was easy to follow, and it turned out perfect. Now, I have a delicious jar that reminds me of those lovely days.

Jennifer Paul
October 19, 2023
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Totally loved makin' this! Felt like a peach magician at home.

Bill Johnson
October 2, 2023
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I made this peach butter last weekend, and it was super easy and sooo tasty. I can't stop eating it right from the jar.

Nathan
January 13, 2023
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Absolutely! Made this peach butter with my wife last weekend; the aroma took us back to my grandma's kitchen. It's so easy to prepare and taste just like childhood. We slathered it on warm biscuits, and it was the highlight of brunch. Great recipe!

Tina
March 7, 2022
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I recently made this peach butter for our Sunday brunch. It was super easy and tasted wonderful on warm biscuits. My family couldn’t get enough of it straight from the jar.

Kimberly Smith
March 2, 2022
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Superb peach butter recipe.

QuickSilver
November 10, 2021
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Delicious home mad!

Laura
August 11, 2021
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Delicious! Made this for a sunny brunch, and it was a hit!

Kay
August 9, 2021
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Peach butter perfection!

Nancy Wilson
December 18, 2020
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I made this peach butter for a family gathering and everyone loved it. So easy to make and tasted amazing on toast. I am so proud to share it.

Olive
September 10, 2020
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This peach butter reminds me of my grandma’s kitchen.

Athina
August 28, 2020
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Well done! Approved!

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