W to can peaches. 2 to 2 pounds of fresh peaches yields 1 quart canned. Of fresh peaches typically yields 3 cups of peeled sliced peaches or 2 cups of puree. Although peaches are most often canned in a simple sugar syrup it is quite safe to can them in juice or even plain water.
Divide peaches between 4 sterilized canning jars being sure to leave about 1 of space from top of jar. And if you can keep them on the pantry shelf long enough they. Some people may prefer to pressure can peaches but a word of warning it does take longer compared with water bath canning.
My home canned peaches were running low from last year so i couldnt wait to can some more to last us through the winter. In another medium pot over medium heat add sugar and 8 cups water and. Cook the peaches in syrup water or juice.
All you need is a few jars a big pot and a little sugar and youre on your way. Yay for peach season and canned peaches. If you plan to pressure can your fruit they would need to be processed at 6 psi for 10 minutes in a dial gauge canner or 10 minutes at 5 psi in a weight gauge canner.
It takes about 5 good sized peaches or nectarines or about 10 plums to fill a one quart jar of canned peaches. Briefly cooking your peaches in a sweet or flavored liquid will help keep the fruit tasty and attractive. Home canned peaches stored in glass mason jars also taste dramatically better than store bought peaches in tin cans and if you have your own peach tree theyre almost free.
Canning peaches is surprisingly easy to do at home. Canning peaches is one of the easiest and most rewarding canning projects you can start with. Here is a quick guide to how many peaches you will need for canning.
Canning peaches nectarines apricots cherries and plums is easy with these simple directions. This year i bought 30 pounds of amazing cresthaven peaches from a local orchard.