Rum Peach Butter
August 21, 2010 | Print | E-mail | Filed under canning, peach
I’ve been wanting to make some type of preserves with peaches ever since summer first hit, so when the grocery store began overflowing with them, I went for it. I really wanted to find a place to pick them, but I figured that since we had already picked strawberries and cherries this year (and apples are coming up soon!) it’d be better to just snag some locally grown peaches from the store. I decided that instead of spicing up the butter with several of my favorite fall spices like I normally do, I’d add in some spiced rum and let the magic happen. Don’t worry, the alcohol cooks down as the peaches simmer…but the taste that’s left behind really augments the flavor of the butter. Plus, I just love the gorgeous color! It’ll be a cheery reminder of summer when I’m popping open a jar this winter.
- 3 1/2 lbs peaches
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup water
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup rum
First, pit and coarsely chop the peaches.
In a large sauce pan, combine peaches, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring occasionally, until peaches are soft, about 20 minutes.
Run the peaches through a food processor and then a food mill to puree the peaches. Measure 8 cups of peach puree.
In a large sauce pan, combine the peach puree, spices, and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring frequently. Add in the rum. Continue boiling gently until the mixture thickens and holds its shape on a spoon, about 30-40 minutes.
Prepare your canning supplies. Sterilize the canning jars by running them in almost boiling water for several minutes. Boil a few cups of water in a small saucepan for the lids. Ladle hot butter into jars, leaving 1/4″ headspace. Place jars in canner and process for 10 minutes. Remove canner lid and wait 5 more minutes before removing jars. Makes about 5 eight-ounce jars.
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August 21st, 2010 at 2:19 pm
This sounds so good. I think I’ll make it this weekend.
August 21st, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Sounds and looks tasty!! I’m going peach picking early next week! I’ve got peach recipes racing through my head like crazy– I can’t wait!
Enjoy!
August 21st, 2010 at 3:59 pm
WoW! My mouth is watering.
August 21st, 2010 at 5:02 pm
So THAT’S why the rum is gone
August 21st, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Yum! Tracy I think you should bring me some of this so I have it for breakfast tomorrow.
August 21st, 2010 at 9:23 pm
This sounds wonderful. A great way to use peaches for sure:)
August 22nd, 2010 at 12:39 am
This sounds wonderful!!
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:55 pm
What kind of Rum did you use? White, dark or spiced?
August 22nd, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Tracey – I used Captain Morgan spiced rum.
August 22nd, 2010 at 10:45 pm
this looks deliciously wonderful!!! oh my… i am absolutely including rum in my next batch of butter! i love it!
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:40 am
I have a raging case of canning envy. Maybe my next house will have enough space for canning gear and canned goods. Maybe. Hopefully.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:29 am
This peach butter looks divine! I would love some of this slathered on a warm piece of buttery toast. YUM! Talk about starting a morning right
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:48 am
WOW…peaches and rum sound delicious and such a gorgeous color too!
You have the same food mill I do and I just love mine!
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:51 am
I have to make this before peach season is over!
August 23rd, 2010 at 10:24 am
Wow, this is gorgeous, need some on toast right now!!
August 23rd, 2010 at 11:46 am
This sounds so good! I would love to cover a couple slices of toast with this! Yum!
August 23rd, 2010 at 4:38 pm
You had me at the rum!
August 23rd, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Oooh la la… rum peach butter sounds beyond amazing!
August 25th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
Rum and peaches? I am definitely going to have to make this.
August 29th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Oh, delicious!
August 31st, 2010 at 11:19 am
Yummy I have about 10# of peaches i am going to make this!
September 1st, 2010 at 9:05 pm
Ooh… That looks LOVELY! I am a big fan of rum, and I can imagine how amazing this must be with all of those lovely spices.