Easy Vanilla Cinnamon Peach Butter Slow Cooker Recipe for Perfect Homemade Spread
A cozy, fragrant peach butter made effortlessly in a slow cooker with vanilla and cinnamon, perfect for spreading on toast or adding to oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups (approximately 12 servings of 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Spread
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large cinnamon stick
- 1 whole vanilla bean, split and scraped, or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Peel peaches by blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water. Pit and slice into roughly 1-inch pieces (about 15 minutes).
- Place sliced peaches in the slow cooker. Add granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, lemon juice, water, and scraped vanilla bean seeds with the pod. If using vanilla extract, add after cooking.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Stir gently around hour 5 to prevent sticking.
- Remove cinnamon stick and vanilla pod before blending.
- Puree the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. For chunkier texture, pulse a few times instead of fully pureeing.
- Taste and add vanilla extract if not used earlier, adjust sugar if needed. If too thick, stir in a splash of water; if too thin, cook uncovered on high for 30 more minutes.
- Cool to room temperature, then transfer to sterilized glass jars. Seal tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. Blanch peaches to peel easily. Stir once or twice during cooking to prevent sticking. Vanilla extract can be added after cooking if vanilla bean is not used. Adjust sweetness and consistency after blending. Store in sterilized jars for freshness. Frozen peaches can be used with slightly less water. For richer flavor, add a pinch of ground nutmeg or ginger with cinnamon stick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
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