Sweet Nectarine Spice Butter
A warm and comforting nectarines spice butter that captures the essence of summer with a blend of ripe nectarines and a hint of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 9 cups ripe nectarines, chopped
- 4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash your ripe nectarines under cold water.
- Slice them in halves, remove the pits, and chop them into smaller chunks.
- Combine the chopped nectarines, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a large pot.
- Stir well to ensure the sugar coats the fruit evenly.
- Let this mixture sit for about 10-15 minutes.
- Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tablespoon of butter and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Blend until you reach your desired consistency, either smooth or chunky.
- Pour the nectarines spice butter into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to two weeks or can properly for one year.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: nectarine butter, homemade spread, fruit butter, summer recipes, sweet spreads