Crockpot Peach Butter: The Ultimate Guide with 5 Easy Steps
Make the best Crockpot Peach Butter with this easy, 5-step recipe. No more store-bought jams with hidden sugars! After making this countless times, I’ve perfected the technique for a perfect, spreadable peach butter every time. Keep reading for my best tips, or jump straight to the recipe. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crack Breakfast Sliders and Cranberry Mousse Cups.
Why This Crockpot Peach Butter: The Ultimate Guide with 5 Easy Steps Is Pure Comfort
- Hands-off cooking in the crockpot
- No pectin needed, just peaches and sugar
- Perfect for canning or gifting
- Better than store-bought, with no added preservatives
What You'll Need for Crockpot Peach Butter: The Ultimate Guide with 5 Easy Steps
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Peaches
- Sugar
- Lemon Juice
- Vanilla Extract
- Optional: Ground Cinnamon
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Peaches: Use ripe, fresh peaches for the best flavor.
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How to Make Crockpot Peach Butter: The Ultimate Guide with 5 Easy Steps
- Prepare the peaches: Peel, pit, and roughly chop the peaches. You should have about 6 cups of chopped peaches.
- Cook in the crockpot: Combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in your crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend the peach mixture until smooth. Add water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Cook down: Return the mixture to the crockpot and cook on low for an additional 1-2 hours, or until the peach butter has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
- Can or store: Ladle the hot peach butter into sterilized mason jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Seal with lids and rings, and process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes. Alternatively, store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crockpot Peach Butter: The Ultimate Guide with 5 Easy Steps
- Common mistake and fix: If your peach butter isn't thickening, cook it down in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Tip: For a smoother peach butter, blend the mixture until it's completely smooth before cooking it down.
- Tip: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon for a warm, spiced flavor.
Storing & Reheating Crockpot Peach Butter: The Ultimate Guide with 5 Easy Steps
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks Make-ahead tip: Yes, make ahead and freeze for up to 1 year
Freezing Crockpot Peach Butter: The Ultimate Guide with 5 Easy Steps
Freeze for up to 1 year
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a larger batch, you can double the recipe and cook it in a large (6-7 quart) crockpot.
- Best substitution: No substitutions needed for this recipe.
- Make-ahead: Make ahead and freeze for up to 1 year. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
- Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled as needed.
- Troubleshooting: If your peach butter isn't thickening, cook it down in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat until it reaches your desired consistency.
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Crockpot Peach Butter: The Ultimate Guide with 5 Easy Steps
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Peaches
- Sugar
Seasonings
- Lemon Juice
- Vanilla Extract
Optional Toppings
- Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Peel, pit, and roughly chop the peaches. You should have about 6 cups of chopped peaches.
- Cook in the crockpot: Combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in your crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend the peach mixture until smooth. Add water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Cook down: Return the mixture to the crockpot and cook on low for an additional 1-2 hours, or until the peach butter has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
- Can or store: Ladle the hot peach butter into sterilized mason jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Seal with lids and rings, and process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes. Alternatively, store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a larger batch, you can double the recipe and cook it in a large (6-7 quart) crockpot.
- Best substitution: No substitutions needed for this recipe.
- Make-ahead: Make ahead and freeze for up to 1 year. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
- Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled as needed.
- Troubleshooting: If your peach butter isn't thickening, cook it down in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat until it reaches your desired consistency.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 1 year
- Make ahead: Yes, make ahead and freeze for up to 1 year
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 25
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sat. Fat: 0g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crockpot Peach Butter: The Ultimate Guide with 5 Easy Steps FAQs
Yes, you can cook the peaches in a Dutch oven in the oven at 250°F (120°C) for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
If your peach butter isn't thickening, cook it down in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat until it reaches your desired consistency.
Yes, you can use frozen peaches. Thaw them before using and adjust the cooking time as needed.
Ladle the hot peach butter into sterilized mason jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Seal with lids and rings, and process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.
Yes, you can make this recipe in the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, with a 10-minute natural release.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crockpot Peach Butter: The Ultimate Guide with 5 Easy Steps and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
