If you’ve ever had apple butter, you’ll love this fruity twist—Homemade Crockpot Peach Butter. Made with fresh ripe peaches, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness, this slow-cooked spread is rich, silky, and bursting with summer flavor. The best part? Your slow cooker does all the work, filling your kitchen with the most incredible aroma while the peaches cook down into a smooth, buttery spread. Perfect on toast, biscuits, pancakes, or even stirred into yogurt, this peach butter is a must-make recipe for peach season.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Hands-off cooking – The slow cooker does the work for you.
- All-natural ingredients – No artificial flavors, just peaches, sugar, and spices.
- Versatile spread – Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even gifting.
- Freezer-friendly – Store and enjoy long after peach season is over.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 4 lbs fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare peaches – Peel, pit, and slice peaches. Add them to the crockpot.
- Add sugar & spices – Stir in sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and lemon juice.
- Cook low & slow – Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, stirring occasionally, until peaches are very soft.
- Blend – Use an immersion blender (or transfer to a blender) to puree until smooth.
- Thicken – Cook uncovered for 1–2 more hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a spreadable consistency.
- Finish & store – Stir in vanilla extract. Let cool, then transfer to jars.
Tips for the Best Peach Butter
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for the sweetest flavor.
- Adjust sugar depending on peach sweetness.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add a splash of bourbon or rum for a fun flavor twist.
How to Use Peach Butter
- Spread on toast, biscuits, or scones.
- Swirl into oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream.
- Use as a filling for cakes or pastries.
- Gift in mason jars for a homemade touch.
Storage & Freezing
- Refrigerate in airtight jars for up to 3 weeks.
- Freeze for up to 6 months—thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Canning option: Process jars in a water bath canner for long-term storage.
Final Thoughts
This Homemade Crockpot Peach Butter is sweet, spiced, and silky smooth—a simple way to preserve the flavors of summer. With just a handful of ingredients and your slow cooker, you can make a spread that’s perfect for breakfast, baking, or gifting.
Make a batch this peach season and enjoy it all year long! 🍑✨