How To Can Peaches
I learned how to can peaches from my Mennonite friends. I'm sharing all their tips for making canned peaches successfully, and a simple step-by-step tutorial. Canning peaches is very easy with this method.
Equipment
- 1 water bath canner, (or 24-quart pot)
- 14 quart-sized jars, (with bands and new lids)
- 1 Sharpf knife and cutting board, (for slicing)
- Kitchen towels
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 24 lbs ripe peaches , (peeled, pitted, and cut into four wedges)
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar, per quart jar
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice, per quart jar
- water
Instructions
Directions:
- Wash all the quart jars in hot, soapy water and prep all the bands and lids.
- Peel, pit, and cut the peaches into four equal wedges.
- Assemble the jars: add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of sugar to each jar. Pack each jar with peach slices to the headspace and fill with cold tap water.
- Wipe the rims of the jars with a kitchen towel and put the lids and bands on. Shut the bands finger-tight and place them into a canner or a 24-quart pot.
- Cover jars with lukewarm tap water and bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling, set the timer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the jars with a jar lifter and carefully shut the bands tight, using a kitchen towel as they loosen after the water bath. Leave to rest up to 24 hours before checking for seals.
Notes
- You can add 1 packet of Stevia per jar instead of the three tablespoons of sugar.
- This sugar-to-water ratio makes a light syrup.
- Don't over-boil the peaches in the water bath, as the peach slices will turn into mush and float to the top.
- Pack as many peaches as you can up to the neck of the jars, so that you don't end up with floating fruit.
- If you prefer to use a pressure canner, bring it to 5 pounds of pressure and shut it off.
Nutrition Facts
How To Can Peaches
Serving Size
1 quart jar
Amount per Serving
Calories
472
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
0.2
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
149
mg
6
%
Potassium
980
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
116
g
39
%
Fiber
12
g
50
%
Sugar
102
g
113
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
2537
IU
51
%
Vitamin C
43
mg
52
%
Calcium
62
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
