Homemade Peach Honey Butter Canning Recipe
Silky preserve made from fresh peaches, honey, and lemon juice, cooked down until thick enough to mound on a spoon. Yields six half-pint jars of glossy spread with deep peach flavor. Water-bath canned for shelf-stable storage.
Ingredients
- 18 medium ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup water
- 2 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup honey
Instructions
- 1
Measure lemon juice into a large glass bowl.
- 2
Peel, pit, and chop peaches, adding them to the bowl with lemon juice as you work and tossing to prevent browning.
- 3
Transfer chopped peaches to an 8-quart pot and add water.
- 4
Heat over medium heat until boiling, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until peaches are very soft.
- 5
Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- 6
Puree peaches in batches using a blender or blend directly in the pot with a stick blender until smooth.
- 7
Return peach puree to the pot and add sugar and honey.
- 8
Cook at a low boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until mixture thickens and reduces by about half and mounds on a spoon like applesauce.
- 9
Remove from heat and ladle into prepared half-pint or pint canning jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- 10
Wipe jar rims with a damp paper towel, place flat lids on jars, and screw bands on until finger tight.
- 11
Place filled jars in a boiling water canner.
- 12
Hot water bath for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude if needed.
- 13
Turn off heat, remove lid, and let jars stand in hot water for 5 minutes.
- 14
Remove jars and place on a soft towel on the counter to cool before storing.
Tips
Toss peaches with lemon juice as you chop to prevent browning.
Use a stick blender to puree directly in the pot to save cleanup.
Preserve is done when it mounds on a spoon like applesauce, indicating proper gel stage.
Good to Know
Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year. After opening, refrigerate and use within three weeks.
Prepare and can jars up to one year in advance.
Spread on toast, biscuits, yogurt, or use as a filling in pastries.
Common Mistakes
Skip the lemon juice to avoid peaches browning during preparation
Stir frequently during cooking to avoid scorching on the bottom of the pot
Ensure jars are properly sealed to avoid spoilage during storage