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Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling

Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling

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Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling is your ticket to enjoying the sweet, sun-kissed flavor of summer peaches throughout the year. This delightful recipe captures the essence of ripe peaches in a thick, spiced mixture, perfect for making classic pies, cobblers, or even drizzling over pancakes and yogurt. The water bath canning method allows for long-term storage, ensuring you have this delicious filling ready for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With just a few simple steps, you can create a sweet preserve that enhances any dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 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: ground cinnamon and nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Sterilize quart-size canning jars and keep warm.
  2. Blanch peaches briefly in boiling water, then cool in an ice bath before slicing.
  3. Boil peach slices for about a minute; drain and keep warm.
  4. In a large pot, whisk together sugar and clear jel; gradually stir in cold water and peach juice. Cook until thickened.
  5. Add lemon juice and spices; boil for another minute.
  6. Gently fold in warm peach slices and return to a gentle boil.
  7. Ladle hot filling into jars, leaving 1 inch headspace; secure lids.
  8. Process jars in boiling water bath for 30 minutes.
  9. Cool jars completely before storing.

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