Description
Homemade canned peaches from Southern United States showcase summer’s sweetest harvest in Mason jars. Preserving fresh peaches ensures delicious fruit for winter months when fresh produce becomes scarce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 17 pounds fresh ripe peaches, preferably freestone
Canning Equipment:
- 7 quart jars
- 7 jar rings
- 7 new jar lids
Syrup Ingredients:
- Granulated sugar
- Water
Instructions
- Thoroughly sanitize glass containers and metal rings, ensuring pristine condition with fresh, unused sealing lids.
- Prepare water bath canner by filling with water, ensuring jar submersion of approximately 1-2 inches, maintaining gentle simmering temperature.
- Create peach skin removal technique by briefly immersing whole fruits in boiling water for approximately 30 seconds, immediately transferring to ice-cold water bath to facilitate effortless skin separation.
- Carefully slice peeled peaches into uniform sections, arranging neatly within sterilized jars, then delicately pour prepared sugar syrup, maintaining precise half-inch space from container rim.
- Gently lower filled jars into simmering water bath, processing for recommended duration of 25 minutes, adjusting time slightly for elevated geographical elevations.
- Allow jars to remain submerged for 5 minutes post-processing, then methodically extract and place on cooling rack, verifying complete seal formation by testing lid’s central depression.
Notes
- Always use ripe, blemish-free peaches for the best flavor and texture in your canned preserves.
- Quickly remove peaches from hot water to prevent overcooking and maintain their firm, fresh quality.
- Create a light sugar syrup for a balanced sweetness that enhances the natural peach flavor without overwhelming it.
- Check jar seals carefully to ensure food safety and prevent potential spoilage during storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: None
- Method: Curing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg