Description
This Peach Preserves offers an irresistible flavor with simple prep using juicy peaches, sugar, and lemon. It’s perfect for topping your favorite bread or adding to desserts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 peaches, diced into 2” cubes
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ lemon, zest
Instructions
- Combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a rapid boil and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and using a wooden spoon to help break down the peaches until the mixture thickens.
- Once finished, transfer the preserves to a large glass jar or several smaller jars with a sealed lid and refrigerate. Store for up to 2 months.
Notes
Make sure to dice the peaches into uniform cubes for even cooking.
Check the thickness of the preserves by seeing if they stick to the back of a spoon.
Use sterilized jars for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg