Fresh Peaches

Last night I made canned fresh peaches. I spent a while looking online for a recipe but felt real sheepish when I saw the recipe in my pressure canner manual.

It took longer to peel and slice the peaches than it did to take make the canned peaches. The result is worth it - they smelled and tasted yummy!! I plan to make more, in smaller jars. DH suggested smaller jars for cakes, ice cream, etc. He doesn't have a sweet tooth. ;)

Canned Fresh Peaches in medium syrup

12 fresh peaches

8 cups water

3 tablespoons fresh fruit

6 cups water

3 cups sugar

Combine 8 cups water and fresh fruit. Peel and slice peaches. Put in fresh fruit / water blend as you peel and slice.

Combine 6 cups water and sugar. Boil. Rinse and drain peaches. Add to sugar mixture. Boil for 5 minutes. Ladle into jars. Pack well. Pressure can at 5 pounds for 10 minutes.