Creamy Peach Butter Recipe Easy Slow Cooker and Instant Pot Method
A simple and creamy peach butter recipe that can be made using a slow cooker or Instant Pot, delivering a smooth, spreadable texture perfect for toast, biscuits, and more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (Instant Pot) or 4-10 hours (Slow Cooker)
- Total Time: 25 minutes (Instant Pot) or 4 hours 10 minutes to 10 hours 10 minutes (Slow Cooker)
- Yield: About 4 cups (approximately 16 servings of 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Spread, Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 1 to 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (200–300 g), adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel, pit, and chop about 4 pounds of fresh peaches into chunks. Toss them with 2 tablespoons lemon juice to prevent browning (about 10 minutes).
- Place chopped peaches in slow cooker or Instant Pot. Add 1 to 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- If using slow cooker: Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until peaches are very soft and liquid is thickened.
- If using Instant Pot: Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth and creamy, thick enough to spread but still soft.
- If peach butter is too runny after blending in slow cooker, cook uncovered on high for another 15-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Let peach butter cool to room temperature before transferring to sterilized jars. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Use ripe freestone peaches for best results. Adjust sugar based on peach sweetness. Blending while warm ensures creamy texture. Lemon juice prevents browning and balances sweetness. If too runny after blending in slow cooker, simmer uncovered to thicken. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed. Variations include adding ground ginger, nutmeg, or mixing stone fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 gr
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
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