Description
Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling is a delightful way to savor the taste of summer peaches throughout the year. This easy recipe captures the essence of fresh, juicy peaches, making it an ideal filling for pies, cobblers, or as a topping for ice cream and yogurt. The sweet and spiced preserve is not only versatile but also offers a quick solution for dessert enthusiasts looking to enjoy seasonal flavors any time of the year. Using a straightforward water bath canning method, you’ll have jars filled with rich peach goodness ready to brighten up your winter desserts.
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
- Sterilize 4-5 quart-size canning jars and keep warm.
- Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30–60 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath. Peel and slice peaches.
- In a large pot, whisk sugar and clear jel together. Gradually stir in cold water and peach juice, cooking until thickened.
- Add lemon juice and spices (if using), bringing to a boil for 1 minute.
- Gently fold in warm peach slices, mixing well.
- Pour hot filling into prepared jars, leaving 1 inch of headspace.
- Process jars in boiling water bath for 30 minutes; adjust for altitude if necessary.
- Cool jars undisturbed for 12–24 hours before checking seals.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose ripe peaches for optimal flavor. Feel free to customize the spice levels based on your preferences.