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Cozy Slow Cooker Peach Butter Recipe Easy for Canning at Home

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A simple and forgiving slow cooker peach butter recipe with cinnamon, perfect for canning and capturing the essence of summer in a jar. This sweet and spiced preserve is ideal for spreading on toast, stirring into yogurt, or topping desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 6 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 large or 2 small cinnamon sticks
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peaches by washing, peeling (using a paring knife or blanching), pitting, and chopping into roughly 1-inch pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the peaches and pour in the fresh lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Transfer the peach mixture to the slow cooker insert. Nestle the cinnamon stick(s) into the fruit. Set the slow cooker to LOW heat.
  4. Cook uncovered on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, stirring every 1-2 hours to prevent sticking. Add a tablespoon of water if the mixture dries out.
  5. Remove the cinnamon stick(s). Use an immersion blender to puree the butter until smooth or leave chunky if preferred.
  6. Stir in ground cinnamon and optional nutmeg. Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as desired. Add a splash of water and blend again if too thick.
  7. While hot, ladle the peach butter into sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, place lids on, and screw on bands fingertip tight.
  8. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude). Remove and let cool undisturbed for 12-24 hours. Check seals before storing.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. Stir every 1-2 hours to prevent burning. Lemon juice is essential for color and preservation. Test set by coating the back of a spoon and checking if it wrinkles when cooled. Extend cooking time for thicker butter but watch carefully to avoid burning. Double-check jar seals after cooling.

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