Description
Make delicious chunky peach preserves at home. This recipe uses fresh peaches to create a delightful jarred preserve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups peeled, pitted, and chopped peaches (about 4 pounds whole peaches)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon butter (optional, to reduce foam)
Instructions
- Combine peaches, sugar, and lemon juice in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven.
- Stir well to coat the peaches with sugar. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to an hour, allowing the peaches to release their juices.
- Place the pot over medium-high heat. Add the butter, if using.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 30-45 minutes, or until the preserves thicken to your desired consistency. The preserves are ready when a spoonful placed on a chilled plate wrinkles when pushed.
- Carefully ladle the hot preserves into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Wipe jar rims clean, center lids, and apply bands until fingertip tight.
- Process jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes (adjust time for altitude if necessary).
- Remove jars from canner and let cool completely on a wire rack. Check seals after 24 hours. Properly sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm peaches for the best flavor and texture.
- To easily peel peaches, blanch them in boiling water for 30-60 seconds, then immediately transfer to an ice bath. The skins should slip off easily.
- Adjust sugar to your taste, but keep in mind sugar is important for preservation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg