How Do You Prepare Peaches For Canning?
Peaches should be peeled, pitted and properly sterilized before they are canned. A good canned peach is firm, not soft. Follow these steps to properly prepare your peaches for canning and you’ll be delighted when it’s time to enjoy the finished product. Step 1 Wash the peaches in cold water. Step 2 Use tongs to dip each peach into boiling water. Hold the peach in the water for 30 seconds or until the skin becomes loose. Step 3 Remove peach from hot water and dip it in a bowl of ice cold water for 2 minutes. Pull it out and remove the skin. Use a knife to peel if necessary. Step 4 Slice the peach in half and then cut out the pit. Scrape any additional residue from the cavity. Step 5 Mix the sugar and water to create a light syrup. Heat the syrup in a pot under low heat. Step 6 Place the peaches in the syrup, one at a time. Bring the syrup to a boil to sterilize the peaches. Step 7 Remove the pot from the heat before the peaches start to cook and become soft. Step 8 Drain the syrup from
