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How to Can Peaches

How to Can Peaches

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Canning fresh peaches is an enjoyable way to capture the essence of summer and savor it throughout the year. This easy step-by-step guide to how to can peaches will help you create delicious, sweet canned peaches using the water bath method. Whether you want to enhance your desserts, add a fruity twist to breakfast, or enjoy them straight from the jar, homemade canned peaches are versatile and gratifying. Experience the joy of preserving fresh fruits while ensuring you retain their nutrients without any artificial additives.

Ingredients

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  • 17 lbs fresh ripe freestone peaches
  • 7 quart jars with rings and new lids
  • Granulated sugar (for syrup)
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Clean and sterilize quart jars by washing them in hot soapy water, rinsing, and boiling for sterilization.
  2. Prepare the water bath canner with enough simmering water to cover jars by 1-2 inches.
  3. Peel peaches by dipping them in hot water for 30 seconds, followed by an ice bath for easy skin removal.
  4. Slice peaches into halves or quarters and pack tightly into jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  5. Pour prepared sugar syrup over packed peaches.
  6. Process jars in the water bath for about 25 minutes, checking seals afterward.

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