Ingredients
- 6 quarts fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, sliced
- 7 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups cold water
- 1¾ cups Clear Jel (cook-type)
- 5¼ cups peach juice or water
- ½ cup bottled lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Sterilize 4–5 quart-size canning jars and keep them warm.
- Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30–60 seconds; transfer to an ice bath before peeling.
- Boil peach slices for about 1 minute; drain and keep warm.
- In a large pot, whisk together sugar and Clear Jel; gradually add cold water and peach juice. Cook until thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice and optional spices; boil for another minute.
- Fold in warm peach slices gently and return to a boil.
- Fill jars with hot mixture, leaving 1 inch of headspace; remove air bubbles and seal.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes.
- Cool jars undisturbed for 12–24 hours before checking seals.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose ripe yet firm peaches for the best flavor. Adjust sugar levels based on preference but remember it affects preservation. Label jars with dates for easy tracking.