This smooth, perfectly spiced peach butter is the perfect spread for biscuits, toast, and peanut butter sandwiches. Use all those juicy summer peaches by making several batches of this irresistible fruit spread.
You're probably familiar with apple butter and its uses, but did you know you can create the same deliciousness with peaches?! Juicy summer peaches are the perfect fruit for cooking down to make a buttery fruit spread with endless possibilities.
For more delicious peach recipes, check out our cornbread skillet peach cobbler and peach sweet tea recipes next!
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Important Ingredient Notes
The detailed ingredient list with measurements is in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Peaches. You will need fresh, ripe peaches for this recipe. Peaches should give a little when gently squeezed but should not be mushy. Use extra peaches to make our fresh peach lemonade.
- Sugar. Granulated sugar makes this peach butter deliciously sweet.
- Cinnamon. A stick of fresh cinnamon adds spiciness and earthiness to this spread. Fresh cinnamon sticks make this mulled apple cider taste and smell incredible!
- Star anise. A fresh star anise pod adds spice, warmth, and a subtle licorice flavor.
- Cardamom. This complex spice adds citrusy, peppery, and minty notes
Variations and Substitutions
No peaches? No problem! Make this comforting fruit spread with any of the following:
- Apples (classic!)
- Pears
- Pumpkin. You don't want to miss our pumpkin bread pudding recipe!
- Blueberries. Check out our blueberry cornbread too!
- Plums
- Cherries
You may also omit or substitute the spices in this recipe for your favorite cozy spices. Try some of the following:
- Cloves
- Allspice
- Ginger
- Black pepper (trust me!)
How to Make This Recipe
Step 1. Rinse, peel, and slice peaches in half. Gently pull the halves apart and remove the pits.
Step 2. Transfer the sliced peaches to a blender and pulse until smooth.
Step 3. Add the peach puree and other ingredients to a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat.
Step 4. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 20-25 minutes, stirring regularly until thickened.
Recipe FAQs
Sure! Just thaw frozen peaches completely and drain to remove excess liquid before proceeding with the recipe.
This Martha Stweart article provides easy-to-follow instructions for canning fruit preserves and spreads.
Yes. Cooled peach butter can be transferred to freezer bags and frozen for up to six months.
Storing Instructions
Leftover spiced peach butter can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. You may also follow the instructions for canning or freezing peach butter in the FAQ section above.
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Spiced Peach Butter Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 to 6 medium peaches - enough for 2 cups of purée
- 1 cup granulated sugar - reduce for a less sweet sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice - freshly squeezed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise pod
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Rinse, peel, and slice the peaches in half. Gently pull the haves apart and remove each pit.
- Transfer the peaches to a high powered blender and pulse until mostly smooth.
- Place the peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, star anise pod, nutmeg, and cardamom in a medium saucepan. Bring the ingredients to a simmer over medium heat, stirring regularly. Lower the heat to medium low and simmer the sauce for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring regularly so it does not scorch, until smooth and thickened.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise pod and allow the peach butter to cool before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Use a splatter guard while simmering peach butter to keep the stovetop clean.
- Leftover peach butter can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two weeks or frozen for up to six months.
Ab
I love the flavors in this peach butter!