Description
Learn how to make delicious jarred peaches at home with just a few ingredients. Preserve the taste of summer for desserts, breakfasts, or snacks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 pounds peaches (ripe but firm)
- 10 cups water
- 4 cups sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Wash peaches thoroughly. Blanch in boiling water for 30-60 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath. Peel off the skins.
- Slice and pit: Cut peaches in half or smaller slices and remove the pits.
- Make the syrup: Combine water and sugar in a large pot, heating until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Fill jars: Pack peaches into sterilized jars. Pour hot syrup over the peaches, leaving about ½ inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles.
- Seal and process: Wipe jar rims clean, add lids, and place jars in a boiling water canner. Process for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool and store: Let jars cool until sealed. Check seals and store in a cool, dark place.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a cinnamon stick or a splash of vanilla to the syrup.
- Always ensure jars are sterilized to avoid contamination.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Jarred peaches, canned peaches, homemade peaches, peach preservation, peach syrup