Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe peaches (6–7 medium peaches), peeled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or 3/4 cup honey)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Score peaches, blanch in boiling water for 30-45 seconds, transfer to ice bath, and peel.
- Slice peaches into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Combine peaches, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
- Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until peaches soften.
- Add vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer 5 more minutes.
- Strain through fine-mesh sieve (optional).
- Cool completely before transferring to storage containers.
Notes
- Choose ripe, fragrant peaches for best results
- For sugar-free version, use 1/2 cup monk fruit sweetener
- Store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks
- Can be frozen for up to 6 months
- Save strained peach pulp for other uses
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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