A complete guide to canning peaches. Recipes for jam, pie filling, and syrup

When peach season arrives, I feel like a kid in a candy store – only better, because that “store” is full of fresh, ripe peaches straight from sunny orchards. In order for peaches, their smell and flavor, to stay in your home as long as possible, then you need a reliable peach preserves canning recipe. And this guide is just right for you. Everything is here: a recipe for canning peach jam, and peach pie filling canning recipes, and peach syrup recipe for canning. You’ll be able to appreciate them at face value when you make everything with your own hands in your kitchen. Trust me, nothing compares to the taste of homemade peach jam on a winter morning!

In this article, I will gladly share my favorite recipes for canning peaches, where each of them is time-tested

Peach jam canning recipe

Have you seen the delicate color of peach jam? And how it smells! If you want to spread your morning toast with flavorful fresh peach jam as often as possible, this simple and proven recipe for canning peach jam is perfect for you. And then your taste buds will say thank you.

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds of ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
• 4 cups sugar
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice (for a slight sourness and to preserve color)
• 1 package of pectin

Instructions:

1. Prepare the jars. Sterilize the jars by boiling them for at least 10 minutes so they are ready for canning.
2. Prepare the peaches. In a large saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, sugar and lemon juice. Stir frequently and bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Add the pectin. Stir in the pectin so it dissolves completely. Continue boiling for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Check the consistency. Pour some jam onto a cold plate to check how it thickens. If it’s a little runny, add a little more pectin.
5. Fill and roll up. Using a ladle, pour the hot jam into jars, leaving about ¼ inch of space. Cover with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Interesting fact. According to recent studies, peaches are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that boost skin health. This jam is not just delicious, but it literally recharges your immune system.

Recipe for canning peach preserves

If you’re after something more intense than jam, you’ll definitely like peach preserves. Just this recipe with chunks of peaches helps bring out the full range of flavor of the fruit.

Ingredients:

• 5 pounds of ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
• 5 cups sugar
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• Apinch of cinnamon (optional, but recommended, adds an unusual flavor)

Instructions:

1. Mix and stew. In a large saucepan, combine peaches, sugar and lemon juice. Stew over low heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Boil. Cook over low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until peaches soften and mixture thickens.
3. Pour and roll up. Pour into jars, leaving ¼ inch of space, and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

Tip. The acidity of the lemon juice not only preserves the bright color of the preserves, but also enhances the flavor of the peaches.

Recipe for canning peach pie filling

This peach pie filling canning recipes is a real treat. Imagine being able to bake a peach pie in the middle of winter without cutting up a single peach! Also, by making your own filling, you know for sure that there are no unnecessary additives in it.

Ingredients:

• 6 pounds of peaches, peeled and sliced
• 4 cups sugar
• 1 cup ClearJel starch (helps the filling stay thick when stored)
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. almond extract (for extra flavor)
• 2 cups water
• 3 tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Prepare syrup. In a large saucepan, mix sugar, ClearJel starch, cinnamon, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
2. Add peaches and lemon juice. Add peach slices and lemon juice, cooking gently for another 5-7 minutes, until peaches are soft.
3. Fill the jars. Spread the filling into the jars, leaving 1 inch of space. Process in a water bath for 30 minutes.

Peach Syrup Preserving Recipe

We can’t leave this peach syrup canning recipe aside. It’s perfect for pancakes, waffles, and some even use it for ice cream. It’s easy to make, you can see for yourself. And by the way, it’s a great way to use up leftover peaches.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups peach juice (strained from pitted peaches)
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, but worth a try)

Directions:

1. Mix and bring to a boil. In a saucepan, combine peach juice and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until slightly thickened.
2. Add vanilla. Stir in vanilla extract for extra flavor.
3. Fill jars and seal. Pour syrup into sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

How to use canned peaches

Each of these recipes is beautiful in its own way, easy to prepare and can be used in a multitude of ways:

• Peach jam. Spread on toast, add to baked goods or yogurt.
• Peach preserves. Perfect for a brie or cheese plate.
• Peach pie filling. Pie is the obvious choice, of course, but can also be used for crumble or cobbler.
• Peach Syrup. Pour over pancakes, waffles, or add to a smoothie.

Want more recipes for canning?

If you follow us in deciding to start canning, check out Rooted Revival for some of our other favorite recipes. We have a variety of recipes, from berry jams to pickling vegetables, suitable for any season. And if the canning process still seems complicated, we also have detailed guides to help every step of the way. 

Canning isn’t just about preserving food, it’s a way to preserve wonderful memories of summer, warmth and sunshine.

Until next time – wishing you a pantry filled with the most delicious results of your labor!