How to Can Peaches (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - Fresh ripe peaches, preferably freestone (17 lbs).
02 - Quart jars with rings and new lids (7).
03 - Granulated sugar for syrup.
04 - Water.

# Instructions:

01 - Clean and sterilize jars and rings, use new lids.
02 - Fill canner with enough water to cover jars by 1-2 inches, bring to simmer.
03 - Dip in hot water 30 seconds, then ice bath to easily remove skins.
04 - Pack peach slices in jars, add sugar syrup leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
05 - Place in water bath, process 25 minutes (longer for high altitude).
06 - Let rest 5 minutes in water, then remove to cool and check seals.

# Notes:

01 - Adjust processing time for altitude.
02 - Can add cinnamon or vanilla for variation.
03 - Store up to 18 months.

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