Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Sterilize your canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Keep the jars warm.
- Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30-60 seconds, then plunge into ice water to stop the cooking.
- Rub off the skins and slice the peaches into halves or slices, removing the pits.
- Combine honey and water in a saucepan, simmer until the honey dissolves.
- Add lemon juice to each warm jar, pack the peach slices, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace.
- Pour hot honey syrup over the peaches, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Wipe the rims of the jars, seal with sterilized lids and screw on metal bands.
- Process jars in a water bath for 20 minutes. Adjust based on altitude if necessary.
- Cool jars on a towel, undisturbed for 12-24 hours, check seals after cooling.
Nutrition
Notes
Use only firm, ripe peaches for the best flavor. Properly sealed jars can be stored for up to 18 months.
