Old Fashioned 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.

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.

OLD-FASHIONED PEACH BUTTER

Steps:

• Place half of peaches into container of an electric blender; process until coarsely chopped.
• Pour into a flat-bottomed kettle.
• Repeat procedure with remaining peaches.
• Stir in sugar.
• Cook over medium low heat, stirring frequently 30 minutes or until mixture thickens.
• Quickly ladle butter into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
• Cover at once with metal lids and screw bands tight.
• Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes.

OLD-FASHIONED PEACH BUTTER - CROCK POT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves; mix well.
• Transfer to a 5 qt slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low for 8 to 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 freezer containers; cool to room temp, about 1 hour.
• Refrigerate or freeze.

OLD-FASHIONED PEACH BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves; mix well. 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. Refrigerate or freeze.