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Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling

Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling

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Indulge in the delightful taste of summer all year round with this Homemade Canned Peach Pie Filling. This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of fresh, juicy peaches, infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for pies, crisps, or even a topping for yogurt and pancakes, this filling is not only versatile but also long-lasting thanks to the canning process. Enjoy the sweet and spiced flavor of homemade peach pie filling in your favorite desserts anytime you desire.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare canning jars by washing and sterilizing them; keep warm.
  2. Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30–60 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath. Peel, pit, and slice.
  3. Boil peach slices for about a minute; drain and keep warm.
  4. In a large pot, whisk together sugar and Clear Jel. Gradually stir in cold water and peach juice; cook over medium-high heat until thickened.
  5. Stir in lemon juice and spices; boil for one more minute.
  6. Fold in warm peach slices; return to a gentle boil while stirring.
  7. Ladle hot filling into jars, leaving an inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles and wipe rims before sealing.
  8. Process jars in a boiling water bath for about 30 minutes.
  9. Allow jars to cool undisturbed for 12–24 hours before checking seals.

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