Peach-Honey-Vanilla Butter

Ingredients

• 18 freshs peaches , pitted
• 1 apple , peeled, cored, and diced
• 0.25 cups orange juice
• 2 cups white sugar
• 0.75 cups honey
• 2 vanillas beans , split, seeds scraped

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine peaches, apple, and orange juice in a large, heavy pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until peaches are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, inspect 8 to 10 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until peach mixture is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.

3. 3

   Pureé peach mixture, working in batches, in a blender or food processor until smooth and yields about 14 cups. Return peach purée to the same large pot.

4. 4

   Stir sugar, honey, and vanilla bean seeds into peach pureé; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture is thick and starts to mound, 60 to 70 minutes.

5. 5

   Pack peach-honey butter into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.

6. 6

   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 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. 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.