Description

Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling is your ticket to savoring the sweet, sun-kissed flavors of summer all year long. This delightful preserve captures the essence of ripe peaches, blended with a hint of spice, making it an ideal filling for pies, crisps, and more. Its smooth texture and rich flavor transform desserts into comforting delights that evoke nostalgic memories. With easy canning techniques, you can enjoy fresh peach goodness long after the harvest season ends. Whether you’re prepping for holiday baking or looking for a quick treat, this versatile filling is sure to impress family and friends.

Ingredients

Scale

6 quarts fresh peaches (peeled, pitted, sliced)
7 cups granulated sugar
2 cups cold water
1¾ cups cook-type Clear Jel
5¼ cups peach juice or water
½ cup bottled lemon juice
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

Sterilize canning jars and keep them warm.
Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30–60 seconds; transfer to an ice bath, peel, pit, and slice.
Boil peach slices in batches for 1 minute; drain and keep warm.
In a large pot, whisk together sugar and Clear Jel; stir in cold water and peach juice. Cook over medium-high heat until thickened.
Mix in lemon juice and spices; boil for an additional minute.
Gently fold in peach slices; return to a boil while stirring.
Ladle hot filling into jars with about 1 inch of headspace; remove air bubbles and seal.
Process jars in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes.
Let cool for 12–24 hours before checking seals and storing.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Canning
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: ½ cup (125g)
Calories: 240
Sugar: 54g
Sodium: 2mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 62g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Use ripe peaches for the best flavor. Always use bottled lemon juice to ensure safe acidity levels during canning. For a spicier version, try adding ginger or allspice.