Description
A delightful recipe for homemade peach preserves that captures the sweetness of summer and family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 lbs peaches, rinsed (about 5 kg)
- 3 ½ to 4 cups white sugar (840–960 ml)
- Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml)
- 5–6 pint-sized jars with lids
Instructions
- Prep the peaches by washing, peeling, and dicing them into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the diced peaches with sugar in a large bowl and let sit for about an hour.
- Juice the mixture by transferring to a pot and adding lemon juice, stirring well.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it thickens (20 to 40 minutes).
- Fill the sterilized jars with hot preserves, leaving space at the top.
- Seal the jars while hot or process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes for long-term storage.
Notes
For additional flavors, consider infusing with herbs, spices, or berries. Adjust sugar levels according to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach preserves, homemade jam, canning recipe, summer treats, fruit preserves