Ingredients for Chunky Peach Spread
- 6 cups peeled and chopped ripe peaches (about 4 lbs)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Unflavored Gelatin
- ¼ cup cold water
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How to Make Chunky Peach Spread
- Blanch the peaches: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add peaches and boil for 1 minute, or until the skins soften.
- Immediately transfer the peaches to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Once cool enough to handle, peel and chop the peaches into ½-inch chunks.
- In a large saucepan, combine the chopped peaches, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and gently mash the peaches using a potato masher or the back of a spoon to achieve a chunky consistency. Leave some chunks for texture.
- Continue to simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the mixture to thicken slightly.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let it stand for 2 minutes to bloom.
- Remove the peach mixture from the heat.
- Stir in the bloomed gelatin mixture until completely dissolved and smooth.
- Let the spread cool for 10-15 minutes, allowing it to slightly thicken.
- Pour the warm peach spread into sterilized jars, leaving about ½ inch headspace.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, or up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
0g
Carbs
1g
