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Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling

Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling

Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling is your key to capturing the essence of summer peaches, allowing you to enjoy their sweet and spiced flavor year-round. This versatile filling can elevate any dessert, making it perfect for pies, crisps, and cobblers. The process is beginner-friendly, ensuring that anyone can create this delightful preserve with ease. With a shelf life of up to one year when properly canned, you can savor the taste of fresh peaches even in winter. Made from natural ingredients, this recipe avoids artificial preservatives, making it a wholesome addition to your pantry.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 10 servings (1/2 cup each) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Sterilize 4–5 quart-size canning jars and keep them warm.
  2. Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30–60 seconds; transfer to an ice bath before peeling.
  3. Boil peach slices for about 1 minute; drain and keep warm.
  4. In a large pot, whisk together sugar and Clear Jel; gradually add cold water and peach juice. Cook until thickened.
  5. Stir in lemon juice and optional spices; boil for another minute.
  6. Fold in warm peach slices gently and return to a boil.
  7. Fill jars with hot mixture, leaving 1 inch of headspace; remove air bubbles and seal.
  8. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes.
  9. Cool jars undisturbed for 12–24 hours before checking seals.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • 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.