Description
Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling is a delightful way to savor the flavors of summer all year round. This sweet and spiced preserve is made from fresh peaches, creating a thick, luscious filling that’s perfect for pies, crisps, and cobblers. With simple ingredients and an easy water bath canning method, you can enjoy the taste of juicy peaches even in the coldest months. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just treating yourself, this versatile filling will impress your family and friends alike.
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
- Optional: ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare jars by washing and sterilizing them. Keep warm.
- Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30–60 seconds; transfer to an ice bath. Peel, pit, and slice.
- Boil peach slices for about 1 minute; keep warm.
- In a large pot, whisk together sugar and clear jel. Gradually add 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 mixture to a boil.
- Fill jars with the hot mixture, leaving 1 inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles and seal jars with lids.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes; adjust time based on altitude.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg