Nectarine Fruit Butter
Nectarine fruit butter is a smooth, naturally sweet spread made from ripe nectarines, perfect for toast, baking, or as a glaze. This easy recipe captures summer flavors in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 4 poundsripe nectarines (about 10)
- ½ cupsugar or honey (to taste)
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice
- ½ teaspoonground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoonground ginger (optional)
Directions
- 1
Wash the nectarines thoroughly. Pit and chop into even chunks. No need to peel if the skins are soft.
- 2
Place nectarines, sugar (or honey), lemon juice, and optional spices in a large heavy-bottomed pot or slow cooker.
- 3
For stovetop: simmer uncovered on medium heat for 60–90 minutes, stirring often. For slow cooker: cook uncovered on low for 6–8 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Once fruit is soft and cooked down, blend with an immersion blender or transfer to a food processor until smooth.
- 5
Continue simmering uncovered until the butter thickens and holds its shape when run through with a spoon.
- 6
Ladle hot nectarines into sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Wipe rims and seal. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes if storing long-term.
- 7
Cool jars, check seals, and label before storing in fridge, freezer, or pantry (if canned).