Canning Fresh Peaches: A No-Sugar Recipe
Learn how to can fresh peaches in a sugar-free way, preserving the essence of summer in each jar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Preserving
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh Peaches
- Water
- Lemon Juice or Citric Acid
Instructions
- Prepare your jars by sterilizing them in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Select perfectly ripe peaches, wash them, and blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds to peel.
- Slice the peaches in half, remove the pit, and cut into thin slices or quarters.
- Prepare the liquid by combining water and lemon juice in a pot, and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Pack the sliced peaches into jars and fill with the simmering liquid, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
- Seal the jars by wiping the rims, adding lids, and screwing on metal bands until fingertip-tight.
- Process the jars in a water bath canner for 20 minutes.
- Check the seals after cooling; the lids should not pop back when pressed.
Notes
Canning can be intimidating; don’t be discouraged if your first batch isn’t perfect. It’s all about making memories!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: canning, peaches, no sugar, preserving, summer fruit