Pickled Peaches Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥣 Yield: 8 cups
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavor of homemade Pickled Peaches with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for canning enthusiasts or those seeking a healthy and flavorful snack option, these pickled peaches are infused with a blend of tangy vinegar, sweet sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, creating a balanced and aromatic treat that’s sure to tantalize your taste buds. Follow along and learn how to make these pickled peaches, ideal for enjoying on their own, as a topping, or alongside your favorite dishes.
Ingredients:
- 12 peaches, peeled and left whole
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole cloves
Instructions:
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Prepare Peaches: Start by peeling the peaches, ensuring they remain whole for pickling. This can be achieved by gently removing the skin while keeping the shape intact.
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Prepare Pickling Solution: In a saucepan, combine the white vinegar, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved, and the liquid becomes fragrant with the spices.
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Pickling Process: Carefully add the whole peaches into the boiling pickling solution. Allow the peaches to cook gently in the syrup for approximately 5 minutes or until they reach a tender consistency, being cautious not to overcook them.
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Jar Preparation: While the peaches are cooking, prepare your jars for canning. Ensure the jars are clean, dry, and heated to prevent cracking when filled with the hot pickling liquid.
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Fill Jars: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pickled peaches into the hot, clean, and dry jars, leaving enough space at the top to fill with the pickling syrup.
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Pour Syrup: Once the jars are filled with the peaches, carefully pour the hot pickling syrup over the peaches, ensuring each jar is filled to the brim with the aromatic liquid.
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Seal Jars: Wipe the rim of each jar with a clean, damp cloth to remove any residue or spills. Place a sealing lid on top of each jar, ensuring it sits snugly.
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Secure with Band: Place a ring band over each lid and screw it tightly to secure the seal.
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Cooling Process: Allow the jars to cool to room temperature on a flat surface. As the jars cool, you may notice the lids becoming concave, indicating a proper seal.
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Final Steps: Once the jars have cooled, remove the ring bands and check the seals to ensure they are airtight. Store the pickled peaches in a cool, dark place for several weeks to allow the flavors to develop before enjoying.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 274
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 11mg
- Carbohydrates: 66.6g
- Fiber: 3.3g
- Sugar: 62.6g
- Protein: 1.5g
Recipe Notes:
- These pickled peaches make for a delightful snack on their own or can be served as a flavorful accompaniment to cheese platters, salads, or grilled meats.
- Ensure that the jars are properly sterilized and sealed to extend the shelf life of the pickled peaches.
- Experiment with additional spices such as star anise or cardamom for a unique flavor twist.
- Share these delicious pickled peaches with friends and family or keep them stocked in your pantry for a quick and tasty treat anytime.
