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Easy Honey Vanilla Peach Butter Recipe Perfect for Small Batches

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A simple, small batch homemade peach butter with sweet honey and real vanilla bean, perfect for spreading on toast or pancakes. Ready in under an hour, this recipe captures the essence of summer in a jar.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped (about 600g)
  • 1/4 cup honey (85g)
  • 1 pure vanilla bean, split and scraped or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water to loosen skins. Peel and chop into small chunks.
  2. Combine chopped peaches, honey, scraped vanilla bean seeds or vanilla extract, lemon juice, cinnamon (if using), and salt in a medium saucepan.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. When mixture boils gently, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered.
  4. Simmer for 40-50 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until peaches break down and mixture thickens to a spreadable consistency.
  5. Mash with a potato masher or wooden spoon for chunky texture, or blend with an immersion blender or food mill for smooth peach butter.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more honey or lemon juice if needed.
  7. Cool to room temperature, then transfer to clean mason jars or airtight containers. Store in refrigerator up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Peel peaches by blanching for easier skin removal. Stir frequently during simmering to prevent burning and caramelization of honey. Adjust honey and lemon juice halfway through cooking to balance flavor. If peach butter is too runny after cooling, return to low heat and simmer longer. Store in airtight containers refrigerated up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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