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Preserving Peaches Homemade: A Simple Guide to Canning Peaches

Savor the delight of homemade goodness! Master the art of canning peaches with this simple, step-by-step guide. Peaches are the epitome of summertime bliss, and my family, including my husband and kids, can't get enough. If you, too, used to enjoy peaches but have lost touch, this guide will...

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Savour the unique flavor of homemade preserves with this straightforward guide on canning peaches....
Savour the unique flavor of homemade preserves with this straightforward guide on canning peaches. Say goodbye to store-bought varieties and learn to conserve this season's best peaches effortlessly. My spouse and kids can't get enough of peaches. Once upon a time, I shared their affection, but...

Preserving Peaches Homemade: A Simple Guide to Canning Peaches

Hey there! Here's a fun and easy DIY guide on canning peaches at home, perfect for beginners.

You know what they say, homemade is always best! This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to make canned peaches, a summertime favorite that beats store-bought any day. And guess what? It's surprisingly simple!

Now, I used to share my family's love for peaches, but something about store-bought canned peaches left me with an odd taste. So, I was hesitant about canning my own, but since my hubby and kiddos would wolf down any home-canned peaches I made, I figured I'd give it a shot.

Canning peaches is a breeze, especially with a water bath canner! All you need is water, sugar, peaches, jars and lids, and a deep pot. Gather these essentials, and let's dive in!

What Peaches Should You Use for Canning?

Any yellow peach variety is safe to can. Go for freestone peaches if you can, as they come apart easily. But if you prefer clingstone, that's cool too! Just know you'll lose some fruit when removing the pits.

Avoid white-fleshed peaches, though, as they might not have the right acidity for home canning with a water bath canner. In this case, you'll need to freeze them instead.

Use ripe peaches for canning. They'll be firm with a little give, but no green remainder on the stem area.

Syrup for Canning Peaches

One of the best aspects of canning fruit is the ability to customize the sweetness level. Peaches are naturally sweet, so adding too much sugar can overpower the flavor. Here are different options for syrup:

  • Very light syrup (most natural flavor) – 3/4 cups of sugar with 6-1/2 cups of water for a 9-pint load; 1-1/4 cups of sugar with 10-1/2 cups of water for a 7-quart canner load.
  • Light syrup (preferred sweetness) – 1-1/2 cups of sugar with 5-3/4 cups of water for a 9-pint load; 2-1/4 cups of sugar with 9 cups of water for a 7-quart canner load.
  • Medium syrup (extra sweetness) – 2-1/4 cups of sugar with 5-1/4 cups of water for a 9-pint load; 3-3/4 cups of sugar with 8-1/4 cups of water for a 7-quart canner load.
  • Juice (Instead of plain water or sugar syrup) – Choose apple juice, white grape juice, or pineapple juice. It's said that white grape juice has the least impact on flavor. Most people prefer unsweetened fruit juice, but it's safe to use sweetened too. You can dilute it with water as well.
  • Honey or maple syrup – For a different twist, substitute sugar with honey or maple syrup. You'll need about 2/3rds the amount of honey or syrup compared to sugar.

Canning Peaches

Ready to get your can on? Here's a simplified step-by-step for canning peaches at home:

  1. Prepare jars and canner – Wash jars and lids in hot, soapy water. Fill jars with water, place them in a water bath canner, and fill it with water. Heat them up while you prepare the recipe.
  2. Peel and slice peaches – Score the bottoms of the peaches with a shallow x, then boil them for 1-2 minutes to loosen the skin. Remove them from the boiling water and cool them down before peeling off the skins. Slice the peaches, remove the pits, and pack them into jars.
  3. Prepare syrup and heat peaches – Prepare your chosen syrup and add the peaches, boiling them for 2 minutes.
  4. Pack jars – Ladle the hot peaches into the hot jars, add syrup, remove air bubbles, and ensure proper headspace.
  5. Process jars – Place the jars back in the canner, ensuring they're covered by at least 1 inch of water. Boil, process pints for 20 minutes, and quart jars for 25 minutes.

Now that you've learned the basics of canning peaches, get ready to impress your family and friends with these homemade delights! Happy canning!

Raw Pack Method (optional)

Although not recommended due to significant shrinkage during the process, you can choose to raw pack peaches by just peeling, slicing, and removing the pits before packing them tightly into jars. Pour hot syrup over the peaches and process quarts for 30 minutes and pints for 25 minutes.

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Embrace the art of homemade food-and-drink by perfecting your canning skills with this simple guide for canning peaches. After following the steps in the lifestyle tutorial, you'll be mentioning homemade canned peaches in your recipes and home-and-garden conversations with pride. Plus, with customizable syrup options, you can adjust sweetness levels to your preference, offering a unique twist on an old favorite.

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