
Place all of the peaches you are working with in a large bowl or pot while you prepare the syrup. When it comes to cutting you can either can peach halves or slices.įor halves, simply cut in half and remove the pit.įor slices, cut in half, remove the pit, and then slice the peaches in uniform slices. I actually find a vegetable peeler quicker and less messy than boiling and ice water, but choose whichever way works for you. The second method for peeling peaches is simple: peel the old fashioned way- with a vegetable peeler! If they are still on the hard side you might have to cook the peaches a little longer or use the second method. If your peaches are ripe the skins should slide right off. Then transfer to an ice water bath for a couple minutes. Place the peaches in a pot of boiling water for about 1-2 minutes. The first is an easy way to peel peaches in bulk.

There are 2 ways to peel peaches before canning them. This step is totally optional, you can can peaches with their skins still on, I prefer to peel them since the skins get a little slimy after processing. I like to work in batches of about 40-45, since that is about how many will fit in each 7-qt canner load. Then set them on a towel beside the sink. I just fill the sink with water and scrub them until most of the fuzz is gone. Want to preserve MORE food this year? Get my Food Preservation Planner to help you plan your family’s food needs and save time by helping you preserve more efficiently! Now that you have your supplies ready, it’s time to can peaches! This may be an unneeded step, but I prefer to do it anyway. If you are using a hot pack, you need to make sure your jars are warm before filling to reduce the chance of cracking.įill the small pot with water and place the lids in to simmer (not boil) to sterilize while you are working- I usually don’t turn the heat on this pot till much later in the process. I run my jars through the dishwasher to sanitize and heat them and keep them there until I am ready to fill them. This way the pot will be near boiling by the time you are ready to use it.
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I like to line the counters with towels for easier cleanup- washing, peeling, and cooking peaches can be a sticky job!įill the water bath canner half full with water, and set it on the burner at medium heat to start heating up.



If you don’t grow your own peach trees, you can stop at a local orchard or market to get your peaches. The first step to canning peaches is to pick your fruit!
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