INGREDIENTS
The easiest way to home can Peaches is the cold-raw pack. Use firm, ripe, perfect Peaches.
DIRECTIONS
Select your jars and check to be sure they are perfect – no nicks. Use new lids.
Wash jars in hot water just before using.
Slice and peel Peaches. Cut in half and remove pit. (Save a few pits to flavor syrup.)
Treat peaches with “Fruit Fresh” according to package directions, in order to maintain their true color.
Pack Peaches in jars, as tightly as possible, leaving 1/2 inch head room.
Fill jars with syrup. Slip knife around inside to remove any air bubbles.
Takes about 1 1/2 cups syrup per jar. Wipe off jar rims and put on lids.
Put in water bath, covering jars at least 1 inch. Boil for 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove jars from canner. Let cool about 12 hours. Test seal. Enjoy in the winter time!
Syrups: Light: 2 cups sugar to 1 quart water
Medium: 3 cups sugar to 1 quart water
Heavy: 1 quart sugar to 1 quart water