Country Style Peach Butter Recipes

OLD-FASHIONED PEACH BUTTER RECIPE

Steps:

• Start by removing the pits from your peaches and cutting them into quarters.
• Toss them in your food processor or high-speed blender, and process until they are smooth. (Be careful not to liquefy them- we are wanting a smooth puree, not peach juice)
• Now we need to cook the puree so it reaches the perfect consistency. You have two options: a slow cooker or a regular ol' pot on the stove.
• Slow Cooker Version: This method takes longer (anywhere from several hours to all day), but requires less babysitting. Simply pour your peach puree into your slow cook, and set it on low. You'll want to crack the lid open to allow the steam to escape. Otherwise, your peach butter won't reduce and thicken.
• Stove top Version: This method takes less time, but you need to be there to make sure you don't get peach butter spewed all over your kitchen. Pour the peach puree in a large stock pot and set it on the stove over medium-low heat. Stir frequently to prevent burning (and splashing) and continue to cook until it reaches the desired consistency (30-40 minutes)
• Perform a quick taste test to see if you need to add sweetener- my peaches were pretty sweet already, so I only added about 1/2 cup of sweetener to my batch.
• Now eat and enjoy, or freeze or can for later.

PEACH BUTTER

Steps:

• Wash peaches, remove seeds and any bad spots- DO NOT PEEL!
• Chop peaches.
• Put peaches in pot with water.
• Cook peaches over medium, simmer until peaches are soft, about 15- 20 minutes depending up on the ripeness of your fruit.
• Run the peaches through a food mill till all that is left in the mill are the peach skins which you can discard now.
• You should have about 2 quarts of peach pulp.
• Mix pulp with sugar and cinnamon.
• Cook over medium heat until thick enough to round up on a spoon about 30 minutes to an hour (this may also be done in a slow- 250 degree oven but it takes longer).
• You will need to stir frequently, making sure that it doesn't stick.
• Place in hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4" headspace.
• Adjust lid and rings on jars.
• Process in a water bath for 10 minutes.
• Remove to counter and allow to cool.

OLD-FASHIONED PEACH BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until peaches are very soft, stirring occasionally., Stir in tapioca. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1 hour or until thickened. Pour into jars or freezer containers; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year. To use frozen peach butter: Thaw in the refrigerator for 1-2 days; use within 3 weeks.

PEACH BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. In a large heavy kettle combine the peaches with 1 cup water and cook, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are tender. Puree peaches with immersion blender or stand blender, or force the peaches through the medium disc of a food mill.
• 2. Return the puree to the kettle, add the sugar, the lemon juice, and spices and bring to a boil. Simmer the mixture over low heat, stirring and skimming occasionally, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until thick.
• 3. Spoon into sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top, and tap the jars on the counter to eliminate any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a dampened cloth and seal the jars with the lids.
• 4. Put the filled jars in a water bath canner or on a rack in a deep kettle and add enough hot water to cover the jars by 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil and process the jars, covered, for 10 minutes. Transfer the jars with canning tongs to a dish towel and let them cool. Store in a cool, dark place.

COUNTRY STYLE PEACH BUTTER

Steps:

• Puree peaches in a blender. Canned apricots may be used.
• Put peaches, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice in a slow cooker.
• Simmer on high for 2 hours.
• I would watch this because fruit BURNS; put on low to hold or pour into hot jars; seal.

PEACH BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel and rough chop the peaches. Note: I love my serrated vegetable peeler for this job. The fine teeth make quick work of the soft peach skin.
• Add the peaches to a heavy pot along with the water and sugar. Heat on medium, stirring to dissolve the sugar. When the mixture comes to a boil, lower the heat slightly and cook for about 20 minutes until the peaches are completely tender. Stir occasionally.
• Add the lemon juice to the peaches, and then, working in batches, puree the fruit until it is completely smooth. Don't rush this step, let the processor or blender run long enough to get all of the lumps.
• At this point I strain the puree through a mesh strainer just to make sure it is completely smooth. Push it firmly with the back of a spoon to get all the puree through. Discard any lumps. If your puree is smooth enough, you can skip this step.
• Put the puree back into the (rinsed out) pan and bring back up to a boil. Lower the heat and cook gently until it is greatly reduced and thickened. This will take about 25-30 minutes or so, depending on the size of your pan. Stir very frequently during this step so the fruit doesn't scorch. I like to use a splatter screen because it does splatter. Note: the longer you cook the peach puree, the thicker the butter will be. You know it's ready when it starts to darken slightly, and your stirring starts to leave trails in the mixture. Test it by dipping a spoon in, and then run your finger down the spoon, if the butter doesn't fill in the strip, it's ready.
• Ladle the hot peach butter into a clean jar or jars and let cool before capping and refrigerating. The peach butter will thicken as it cools. Consume within a couple of weeks. You can also freeze the butter for up to 6 months, just put the cooled butter into a freezer safe container, leaving 1/2 inch at the top to allow for expansion.

PEACH BUTTER

Steps:

• * For more efficient cooking, fill the crock pot with peaches. Measurements above are for a 3-quart crock pot, adjust ingredients accordingly.
• Peel peaches, dice, and mix with sugar. Add to crock pot and cook on high for 1-2 hours, reduce heat to low and continue to cook 6-8 hours; stir occasionally. Remove lid and use and immersion blender to puree until smooth. Leave lid off crock pot and continue to cook to desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Prepare canner, jars and lids. Ladle hot peach butter into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding more peach butter. Wipe rim and center lid on jar. Screw band down until resistance is met, then increase to fingertip-tight. Place jars in canner, ensuring they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil and process pint jars for 10 minutes. Remove canner lid. Wait 5 minutes, then remove jars, cool and store.