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How to Can Peaches - Beginner Peach Canning Recipe showing jars of fresh canned peaches.

How to Can Peaches

Capture the sweet taste of summer with this easy recipe for canning peaches! Learn how to can peaches in this beginner friendly canning recipe. Canning peaches only takes 3 ingredients and comes together in less than an hour! 
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Processing Time 25 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pint jars
Calories 456 kcal

Equipment

  • water bath canner
  • Canning jars and lids
  • Jar lifter, funnel
  • large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 10 pounds peaches
  • 2¼ cups sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 5¼ cups water

Instructions
 

  1. Wash peaches thoroughly. To peel, cut an X on the bottom of the peaches and blanch in a large pot of water for 30-60 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the hot peaches  to an ice bath with icy cold water and lemon juice. Peel off the skin. Cut peaches in half, remove pits, and slice into desired size pieces.
  2. Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let simmer for 5 minutes to create a syrup. Add the peach slices to the syrup and heat through.
  3. Fill sterilized canning jars with peaches and syrup. Ladle enough hot syrup over the peaches to leave a ½ inch headspace.
  4. Use a bubble remover or clean spoon to remove any air bubbles from the jars.
  5. Use a clean towel dipped in white vinegar to wipe the top of the jar and remove any debris or syrup.  Once the rim of the jar is clean, add the lid on the jar and screw the rings on to finger-tip tight.
  6. Place filled jars in a hot water bath canner, ensuring jars are covered by at least 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, then process pint jars 20 minutes and quart jars  for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove jars from canner, allow to cool completely, and check for proper seals.

Notes

TIPS
  • For a sweeter syrup, increase the sugar-to-water ratio.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract for flavor variations.
  • Process time varies based on altitude. Consult a canning guide for specific recommendations.
STORAGE
Properly canned peaches can last up to 18 months when stored in a cool, dark place. The length of storage is determined by the canning lid.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 114gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 82mgPotassium: 701mgFiber: 9gSugar: 104gVitamin A: 1.849IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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