Slow Cooker Peach Butter is one of my favorite ways to capture the essence of summer in a jar, dear. This lovely spread comes together so easily in the slow cooker, transforming fresh peaches into something absolutely magical.
What makes this recipe truly special is the wonderful blend of warm spices—ginger and cloves—that dance beautifully with the natural sweetness of the peaches and brown sugar. The slow cooker does all the work for you, gently coaxing out every bit of flavor while you go about your day.
I love spreading this on warm toast for breakfast or tucking a jar into a friend’s hands as a homemade gift. My grandchildren gather around the kitchen when this is simmering, and the aroma reminds them of visiting Gran’s house—there’s nothing quite like that.
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Slow Cooker Peach Butter
Ingredients
- 4 pound Peaches
- 1 cup Water
- 0.33333333333333 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Cloves
Instructions
- Add the peaches and water to a blender; process until smooth.
- Transfer mixture to a slow cooker; stir in the brown sugar.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
- Remove the lid and stir in the lemon juice, ginger, and cloves; allow to cool, uncovered.
- Taste to adjust the flavorings.
- Once cool, the peach butter may be stored in the refrigerator in containers with tight fitting lids; it will keep for several weeks.
