Description

Capture the sweetness of summer with our Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling, a delightful preserve that allows you to enjoy the vibrant flavors of fresh peaches year-round. This versatile filling is perfect for baking delectable pies, cobblers, and crisps, or as a sweet topping for pancakes and ice cream. With an easy water bath canning method, you can ensure that every jar is bursting with flavor and ready to brighten your winter desserts. Enjoy the taste of juicy peaches any time you crave a taste of summer!

Ingredients

Scale

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
Optional: 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

Sterilize 4–5 quart-size canning jars and keep warm.
Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30–60 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath. Peel, pit, and slice peaches.
Boil peach slices in batches for 1 minute; drain well.
In a large pot, whisk together sugar and clear jel. Gradually stir in cold water and peach juice. Cook over medium-high heat until thickened.
Stir in lemon juice and optional spices; boil for an additional minute.
Fold in warm peach slices and return to a gentle boil.
Fill warm jars with the hot mixture while leaving about an inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles and seal with lids.
Process jars in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes.
Let jars sit undisturbed for 12–24 hours before checking seals and storing.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Canning
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 65g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 85g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Use ripe peaches for optimal flavor. Feel free to adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your fruit. This recipe works well with other stone fruits like cherries or plums.