Similar to lemon curd, but made with peaches, is this peach curd. We adore it spread over toast, with scones, or with pound cake.
| Prep Time: | 20 mins |
| Cook Time: | 20 mins |
| Total Time: | 40 mins |
| Servings: | 48 |
Ingredients
- 3 fresh peaches – peeled, halved, and pitted
- 4 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon rose water (Optional)
- ¾ cup butter
Instructions
- Blend peach halves in a blender until smooth. Transfer peach purée to a large bowl. Beat in sugar, eggs, egg yolks, lemon juice, and rose water until incorporated.
- Melt butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir peach mixture into melted butter and cook, stirring constantly, until curd has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, inspect canning jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for at least 5 minutes. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
- Pack peach curd into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.
Reviews
This is really yummy! I also cut the sugar in half as the peaches were quite sweet. I spread curd on toast, bagels, pancakes, but my favorite way to eat is is to mix it with some Greek yogurt and granola. Delish!
This recipe is yummy!!! I did half the sugar as suggested in another review, but followed the recipe minus the rose water. This is great for using up and over abundance of peaches. I tripled this recipe canned 6 pints.
This was TERRIBLE. The whole thing tasted entirely of sugar and you can barely taste the peach. I don’t know what these other reviewers are thinking, but it was awful. If you make this, cut the sugar by at least half. I will not make this recipe again.
Used 6 small peaches rather than large ones called for in recipe. Very sweet with the amount of sugar used but I didn’t test sweetness of my peaches. Turned out well and would make again.
I made this curd am it was my first peach curd. Lovely taste and it goes well on a slice of bread with thick cold butter!!!! Thank you for the recipe.
This took way longer to thicken than recipe said. Good, but not great. I added a drop of vanilla cuz I didn’t have rose water on hand. Flavor of peach very mild. Next time I’d strain puréed peaches thru cheese cloth…
Delicate peach flavor, rich buttery taste, beautiful color.
Great recipe. My peaches were really sweet so the first batch (using 4 cups of sugar) was a bit too sweet for my taste. The second batch I used only three cups and like it much better, but it really depends on how sweet the peaches are. I also thickened the second batch in a pot on direct heat but really watched it closely to prevent any scorching. This will be a great gift of summer flavor when I give them out during the holidays.
This is so yummy! It was easy, and is a real hit with the family! I will make this again for sure. Made it just like the recipe said.
This curd is DELICIOUS!!! Silky and peachy and delicious. I did have a problem with the double boiler part of the procedure: I stirred it for 30 minutes over the double boiler but it wouldn’t thicken, so I transferred it to a regular saucepot and it thickened up quickly. I did not use the rosewater. I estimate that this recipe made about seven 8 oz. jars. (I didn’t have enough jars, so I’m not sure.)
Just made with 4 peaches sitting there on the counter…halved the sugar but stayed with the recipe. Lightly, delicate peachy but extremely good.
I made this just as a breakfast spread and it turned out really well! I was a bit worried that it wasn’t going to thicken, but it definitely thickened really nicely once it cooled and is delicious!! I only made half of the recipe so I didn’t can it as the recipe states because I’m sure it won’t last long!