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