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Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling

Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling

Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling is a delightful way to capture the essence of summer and enjoy it throughout the year. This easy-to-make preserve features ripe peaches enveloped in a thick, sweet sauce, making it ideal for pies, cobblers, or simply topping your favorite desserts. With its customizable spice options and long shelf life, this filling not only adds flavor but also brings comfort to any meal. Whether you’re serving it over vanilla ice cream or using it as a filling for crisps or pancakes, this recipe will become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy the taste of fresh peaches anytime with this simple canning method!

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 quarts fresh peaches (peeled, pitted, sliced)
  • 7 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1¾ cups cook-type Clear Jel
  • 5¼ cups peach juice or water
  • ½ cup bottled lemon juice
  • Optional: 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Sterilize 4–5 quart-sized canning jars and keep warm.
  2. Blanch peaches and transfer them to an ice bath; peel and slice them.
  3. In a large pot, combine sugar and Clear Jel; gradually stir in cold water and peach juice. Cook until thickened.
  4. Add lemon juice and spices; boil for 1 minute.
  5. Fold in warm peach slices; return to boil while stirring gently.
  6. Ladle hot filling into jars, leaving 1-inch headspace, seal with lids.
  7. Process jars in boiling water bath for about 30 minutes.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Canning
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 45g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Use firm yet ripe peaches for the best flavor. Adjust processing time for high altitudes for safe canning. Try adding different spices like ginger or allspice for unique flavors.