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Perfect Water Bath Canning Peaches Easy Homemade Preservation Guide

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A straightforward and reliable recipe for water bath canning peaches that preserves their natural sweetness and texture, perfect for enjoying summer flavors year-round.

Ingredients

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  • 10–12 medium fresh peaches (about 5 lbs / 2.3 kg)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar (600 g)
  • 4 cups water (950 ml)
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon pickling salt (15 g) – optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Peaches (20 minutes): Wash peaches under cool running water. Score a small “X” on the bottom of each peach with a paring knife to ease peeling.
  2. Blanch and Peel (10 minutes): Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop peaches in for 30-60 seconds until skins loosen. Transfer peaches to ice water to stop cooking. Peel skins off gently.
  3. Slice and Treat (15 minutes): Slice peaches in half, remove pits, and cut into halves or slices. Toss peaches in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  4. Make the Syrup (5 minutes): In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and pickling salt if using. Heat gently until sugar dissolves, then keep warm.
  5. Fill Jars (15 minutes): Pack peach slices tightly but gently into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Pour hot syrup over peaches, maintaining headspace. Remove air bubbles with a non-metallic spatula. Wipe rims clean.
  6. Seal and Process (45 minutes): Place lids and bands on jars finger-tight. Submerge jars in boiling water bath with at least 1 inch water coverage. Process pints for 25 minutes (adjust for altitude if needed). Remove jars with lifter and cool on towel undisturbed.
  7. Check Seals (after cooling 12-24 hours): Press lids to confirm seal (no popping). Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place.

Notes

Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. Keep syrup hot when filling jars to avoid shocking the fruit. Leave 1/2 inch headspace in jars. If jars don’t seal, refrigerate and consume within a week or reprocess with new lids. Frozen peaches are not recommended due to mushiness. Adjust sugar to taste or substitute with honey or fruit juice for variations.

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