Canning Peaches in Syrup
Peaches
weights are always approximated..
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Pint
1-1/4 lbs
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Quart
2-1/2 lbs
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Syrup (see chart below)
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very light
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very light
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Lemon Juice
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1 tablespoon
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2 tablespoons
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Waterbath Processing
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25 minutes
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30 minutes
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- Halve and pit the fruit.
- Place clean fruit directly into sterilized canning jars.
- Select syrup strength and prepare syrup by combining water and sugar for pints or quarts in
a pan, and then heat slowly and boil lightly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pour lemon juice over the fruit.
- Pour hot syrup over fruit.
- Canning using cold pack method with 1/2” of headspace.
- Processing with a Water Bath for as referenced on chart above at 212 degrees.
- For elevations above 1,000 foot level see Altitude Time Adjustments.
- After processing, remove from boiling water and place the jars on a towel, separated by 1”
to cool naturally as quickly as possible.
- Labeling and Storing
Syrup Chart: Select the strength of the syrup from the chart below.
Syrup Content
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Water per Pint Jar
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Sugar per Pint Jar
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Water per Quart Jar
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Sugar per Quart Jar
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very light
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3/4 cup
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1/8 cup
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1-1/2 cups
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1/4 cup
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light
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3/4 cup
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3/16 cup
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1-1/2 cups
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3/8 cup
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medium
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3/4 cup
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1/4 cup
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1-1/2 cups
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1/2 cup
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heavy
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3/4 cup
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5/16 cup
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1-1/2 cups
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5/8 cup
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Peaches are easy to can at home using this recipe.
Remember to follow food safety instructions and select blemish free fruit. We
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