Peach Butter

September 05, 2012

Such a great recipe that I’m just going to copy it. thanks to Nourished Kitchen for the great idea: Peach Butter

  • YIELD: 6 pints (48 Servings)
  • PREP: 5 mins
  • COOK: 60 mins
  • READY IN: 1 hr 5 mins

ingredients

Peach butter is simple to prepare and wonderfully rich in flavor thanks to the addition of spices like allspice, ginger and cloves.

  • 15 pounds peaches (pitted and quartered)
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

instructions

  1. Working in batches, toss the peaches in a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth. 
  2. Pour peach puree into a heavy-bottomed stock pot, and stir in spices. Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for about 60 minutes or until thickened into a fine paste.
  3. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender, pour into pint-sized mason jars and refrigerate or can using the water bath method.