Honey Spiced Peaches Food

OLD FASHIONED SPICED PEACHES

Steps:

• Put the vinegar, sugar, water, and spices into a large non-reactive pan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Boil covered for 5 minutes, then uncover and boil a further 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile peel and slice your peaches.
• Add the peaches to the pot and bring back to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes.
• Fill sterile jars with the peaches and liquid, leaving 1/2 inch free space at the top. Boil in a water bath canner for 5 minutes (pint jars) or 10 minutes (quart jars) Note: if you live above 1,000 feet altitude you will need longer boiling times, see this chart

HONEY-SPICED PEACHES

Steps:

• Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready to use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
• Wash peel and pit peaches. Leave peaches in halves or cut into slices, if desired. Treat fruit to prevent browning. (I used fresh lemon juice)
• Combine sugar, water and honey. Cook until sugar dissolves.
• Add peaches in syrup one layer at a time and cook for 3 minutes. (I cold packed the peaches and added spices to the bottom first)
• Pack hot peaches into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Add 1/2 tsp allspice, 1/4 tsp cloves and 1 stick cinnamon to each jar.
• Ladle hot syrup over peaches leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles with a nonmetallic spatula. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight.
• Process filled jars in a boiling water canner for 25 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed. Make 6 pint jars.
• Pressure Canning Fresh TomatoesPeel tomatoes using a dutch oven with boiling water and drop in small batches your tomatoes for 30 seconds and immediately into a ice bath and easily peel them.
• Load sterilized jars with tomatoes and 1 T of lemon juice. Fill the jars with boiling water over the tomatoes and remove air bubbles then fill again to 1/2 headspace. Please lids and rings on the jars and load up the Pressure canner. Instructions for Pressure canning is below.
• Pressure CannerFollow manufactures instructions for opening and closing the pressure canner. Have 2 to 3 inches of hot water in pressure canner and stand the jars on the rack insert so they are not touching each other or the sides of the pot. Fasten lid and turn on heat.
• Steam, mixed with air, will start to flow from the vent and then This is about 8 to 10 minutes after the first sign of steam. As the air is driven out from the canner the steam will change from a white vapor or cloud to nearly invisible.
• Start processing time when pressure has been reached, 11 pounds (as sea level).You must maintain a steady pressure during processing.
• When processing time is up, remove the canner from heat and let the pressure return to zero without assistance. Standard heavy-walled canners take about 30 minutes when loaded with pints and about 45 minutes when loaded with quarts. Do not attempt to cool pot with cold water. This can cause liquid to escape from jars and keep lids from properly sealing. It can also cause pot warpage.
• After pressure reaches zero, wait 2 minutes longer and then slowly open or remove the pet-cock or regulator. Unfasten cover and tilt the far side up so any steam remaining will escape away from you. Using a jar lifter, remove each jar and place on a dry, non-metallic surface or towel. Leave space between jars for air circulation.
• After jars have cooled, test for seal and the screw bands may be removed if desired. Be sure to label canned jars with content and processing date. Store jars in a cool dark, dry place.

SPICED PEACHES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the first five ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Add peaches; simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. , Pour into a shallow dish. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. Drain. Spoon peaches into serving dishes; garnish with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with brown sugar.

HONEY-SPICED PEACHES

Steps:

• Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready to use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
• Wash, peel and pit peaches. Leave peaches in halves or cut into slices, if desired. Treat fruit to prevent browning.
• Combine sugar, water and honey. Cook until sugar dissolves. Add peaches in syrup one layer at a time and cook for 3 minutes.
• Pack hot peaches into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Add 1/2 tsp allspice, 1/4 tsp cloves and 1 stick cinnamon to each jar.
• Ladle hot syrup over peaches leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight.
• Process filled jars in a boiling water canner for 25 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.

HOLIDAY SPICED PEACHES

Steps:

• Drain peaches and set aside.
• Combine all remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer about 5 minutes.
• Add peaches and simmer about 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.
• Drain peaches and cool in refrigerator until time to serve.

CANNING PEACHES WITH HONEY AND CINNAMON

Steps:

• Peel the peaches. The easiest way to do this is to dunk them in boiling water for 2 minutes, and then immediately dump them in ice cold water. The skins will come right off. SO much easier than using a knife, and less waste, too.
• While you are working on your peaches, bring the 9 cups of water, and 1 cup of honey to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Remove the pits from the peaches, then halve or quarter them. You could even cut them into small slices, but I like to just cut them in half since it takes less time.
• Place 1 cinnamon stick in the bottom of each sterilized quart jar.
• Fill the jar with the peaches, placing them pit-side down (if you are using halves)
• Fill the jar the rest of the way full with the hot honey-water solution. Leave 1/2″ headspace.
• Adjust lids and process quart jars in a hot water-bath canner for 30 minutes.