Description
Canning peaches in light syrup is a delightful way to savor the taste of summer all year round. This easy method preserves the juicy sweetness of fresh peaches, making them perfect for desserts, snacks, or even as a topping for breakfast favorites. With just a few simple steps, you can create beautiful jars of canned peaches that offer versatility and convenience. Whether you’re treating yourself or creating thoughtful gifts for friends and family, this recipe stands out for its simplicity and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 pounds fresh peaches
- 4 cups sugar or honey
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare your peaches by washing and blanching them in boiling water for one minute. Transfer to cold water to cool, then peel.
- For light syrup, mix 2 cups sugar with 4 cups water (boil) or combine 1 1/2 cups honey with 4 cups water (boil). Keep warm.
- Halve the peeled peaches and pack them tightly into sterilized jars.
- Fill jars with peach juice and top off with prepared syrup, leaving a half-inch headspace.
- Process in a boiling water bath: 20 minutes for pint jars, 25 minutes for quart jars.
- Remove jars carefully and let cool completely before storing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg