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Three jars of bottled peaches with lids on them.
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Bottled Peaches

These bottled peaches are a perfect way to enjoy fresh peachy goodness all year long.  Preserve your peaches to enjoy the taste of summer all year.
Servings: 4 pint bottles
Calories: 545kcal
Author: Ellen

Equipment

  • canning lids and rings
  • pint jars
  • canning pot

Ingredients

For the Simple Syrup:

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup white sugar

Bottled Peaches

  • 24 medium peaches
  • 4 cups simple syrup

Instructions

For the Simple Syrup:

  • Add the water and sugar together to a medium sized pot and heat over medium low.
  • The mixture doesn't need to boil, just cook it, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved.

Bottled Peaches

  • Gather all your equipment. The jars, rings, lids, your canning pot, etc.
  • Add your canning lids and rings into a large pot and add water to cover them. Heat the water over medium for a few minutes, but don't boil it. Then turn the heat off.
  • Wash and scrub your peaches.
  • Peel your peaches, and cut them in half, and remove the pit.
  • Cut your peaches into additional slices if desired. You can add them to your jars in halves, quarters, or slices. Fill the jar up to 1 inch from the top.
  • Carefully pour (or ladle) the simple syrup into the jars enough to cover the peaches completely. Make sure to leave at least 1/2 an inch of space at the top.
  • Wipe the jar mouth and sides clean of any excess syrup or peach juice.
  • Remove 1 canning lid and ring from the hot water and place them on the jar, and twist to close.
  • Repeat with any additional peaches and jars.
  • Add the peach jars to your large canning pot and cover them completely with water. Having it go at least 1 inch above the jars. Cover the pot with a lid.
  • Heat the pot over medium high, and bring the water to a rolling boil. Let the water boil for 15 minutes (for pints) or 25 minutes (for quarts). Make sure to add more water if the level goes too low.
  • Carefully remove the jars from the water and set them on a towel to cool.
  • As the jars cool, the lids should seal. You might even be able to hear them pop. (Test the lids with a finger, the middle should not pop down, they should be tight)**
  • Once all the jars are sealed, label them with the date (and peaches, if you might forget ;) ) Store them in a cool, dry place for up to 18 months.

Notes

**test lids once jars have cooled completely, if the jars did not seal - you can reprocess one more time with new lids. If jars do not seal the second time; either store in fridge and use within one week or place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.
 
***when removing lid from stored bottled peaches and lid comes off easily and was not sealed, throw the peaches away. If fruit looks discolored and moldy, throw it away. If the fruit smells off in anyway, throw it away.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 136g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 1711mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 125g | Vitamin A: 2934IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg