Using a slow cooker in the dogs of summer? Normally I associate this appliance with winter and making stews and pot roasts. But, in an effort to keep from heating up my kitchen further during this 100+ degree heatwave, so it makes perfect sense to me! I think you’ll love this Sugar-Free Peach Sauce recipe that is super easy to whip up in the crock pot, is deliciously aromatic as the spices mingle together – and it’s a great way to take advantage of a bumper crop of summer peaches.
If you REALLY have a windfall of fresh peaches that you can’t eat up before overripening, then check out my How To Freeze Peaches.
If you don’t have fresh peaches, feel free to swap in frozen peach slices (store bought or home packed) – it’s a pretty forgiving recipe. It is my experience that the store-bought peaches need the higher range of Stevia listed in the recipe.
Enjoy this healthy fruit sauce either warm or cold by the bowl full– and also used as a topping on yogurt, waffles, protein pancakes and in smoothies. It is also great to pack up into a small container and send in your child’s lunchbox. Instead of eating a processed sugary treat, peaches make an excellent source natural carbohydrates for quick brain and body energy – plus, you get the extra benefits of fiber, potassium, vitamin C.
Do you have a summery recipe for the slow cooker? Or, just a peach recipe that will tempt me? Please share in the comments below — XOXO, Jennifer
- 5 pounds peeled, pitted and sliced peaches (or substitute frozen slices)
- 6 - 12 packets small packets stevia or 1 ¼ teaspoon liquid stevia (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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Blanch, peel and pit peaches; cut into slices. Or, if using frozen (easiest method), partially thaw in microwave. Place fresh or thawed frozen peaches in the food processor and process until flesh is getting smooth, but still slightly chunky. Pour peaches into slow cooker set on LOW for 6 - 8 hours, stirring a couple times during the day. After 8 hours, stir in lemon juice, cinnamon and ginger. Sever warm or cool. May be stored in the refrigerator for 5 days or freezer up to 6 months.
Oh this would definite be a BY THE BOWL here as well.
my best peach recipe??
PICK UP
PLACE BY MOUTH
BITEBITE
nomnomnom — good rollerskating fuel
OMG this looks AMAZING!! I would be taking a spoon and eating this by the spoonful! Thanks for sharing xo C
thanks Courtney!
I’m from Georgia.
I want to get on a diving board and dive into this and never come back out until I’ve eaten my way there. Ginger and peaches are matches made in heaven!
Yeah girl, jump right in!
O yes! This on pancakes or a toasty sammie….keep summer all year long!
Intrigued by the sammie idea!
Yes yes yes. Peaches make me happy. This would not last long at my house!
All this peach yumminess came into being when I found peaches for freakin’ 25 cents a POUND
I love anything you make in the slow cooker. This looks so good! I can see putting it on toast with goat cheese! Love peaches!
Lisa, YES! thanks for that idea
Great idea to freeze the peaches for later use. They are so good right now. Thanks for linking up w us for Meatless Monday. If you could please add our badge and link back to the hostesses that would be great. Thanks!
yes, let me figure out how to do that — thanks!
Mmmm yummy! I love fresh peaches – they are so sweet and delicious this time of year! I will definitely have to try this – I have been living by my slow cooker in these crazy-hot summer days!
This sauce is just insanely good on everything!
This looks so so good! I need to try it on some oats!
that is such a great idea Morgan!
I don’t see my comment, sorry if this is a repost.
I cannot wait to try this with the girls! It reminds me of our trip to GA where we got lots of fresh peaches that were the best I ever tasted! I bet it would even be amazing in a dessert!
Sarah — it is SO easy to make and kids gobble it up for dessert, but great for a breakfast or lunch side too!
The years it has been since I have eaten peaches holy moly! Gotta rack my brain on that one!
Is it another fruit on the no-no list for you — sorry, bummer. They aren’t really that good.
WANT!!!
Your little guy would love this
Mmm! I haven’t ventured into slow cooker sauces/jams yet, but this looks great! I have some “old” peaches in the fridge I could use…
it’s sooo good! I think it would be a great way to “repurpose” overly ripe fruit