Description
This Peach Preserves recipe highlights the sweet and juicy flavor of fresh peaches, combined with sugar and lemon. A simple and delightful way to enjoy homemade goodness on toast or as a topping!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 peaches, diced into 2” cubes
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ lemon, zest
Instructions
- Add diced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a large saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a rapid boil and maintain the boil for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes with a wooden spoon to help break down the peaches until the mixture thickens.
- Transfer the preserves to a large glass jar or several smaller jars with sealed lids and refrigerate. Enjoy within 2 months.
Notes
Make sure to use ripe peaches for the best flavor.
Store the preserves in a cool, dark place after sealing to maximize freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg