Description
Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling captures the essence of summer peaches, allowing you to enjoy their sweet, juicy flavor year-round. This delightful preserve is perfect for pies, crisps, and cobblers, making it a versatile addition to your dessert repertoire. With a silky texture and customizable spice options, this easy-to-make filling will elevate your treats while keeping your family and friends coming back for more. Experience the joy of preserving the taste of summer with this simple recipe that yields delicious results every time!
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
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Sterilize and warm 4–5 quart-size canning jars.
- Blanch peach slices in boiling water for 30–60 seconds; transfer to an ice bath.
- In a large pot, mix sugar and clear jel; gradually stir in cold water and peach juice. Cook over medium-high heat until thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice and spices; boil for another minute.
- Fold in warm peach slices; bring to a gentle boil.
- Fill jars with hot filling, leaving 1-inch headspace; seal tightly.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath for about 30 minutes.
- Allow jars to cool undisturbed for 12–24 hours before storing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg