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Preserve summer's sweetness with easy peach canning recipes using fresh peaches in a spiced vanilla syrup—perfect for topping desserts or enjoying year-round.

Homemade Peach Preserves

Author: Ellie James
120kcal
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Prep 30 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Total 1 hour 30 minutes
Juicy, sun-kissed peaches suspended in golden syrup—that’s the magic of peach canning recipes. With just fresh peaches, sugar, and a hint of cinnamon or vanilla, you’ll capture summer’s sweetness in every jar. Perfect for topping oatmeal, gifting to neighbors, or stirring into holiday desserts.
Servings 4 pints
Course Preserves
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 0.25 cup bottled lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 1 cinnamon stick optional

Equipment

  • Boiling water canner
  • Pint-sized jars with lids
  • Slotted spoon
  • Large pot

Method

  1. Prepare a boiling water canner and sterilize 4 pint-sized jars with lids and bands. Keep jars warm until ready to fill.
  2. In a large pot, combine water, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
    Preserve summer's sweetness with easy peach canning recipes using fresh peaches in a spiced vanilla syrup—perfect for topping desserts or enjoying year-round.
  3. Add peach slices to the syrup and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened but still firm. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla (if using).
  4. Pack peaches tightly into warm jars using a slotted spoon, leaving ½-inch headspace. Ladle hot syrup over peaches, covering them completely while maintaining headspace.
    Preserve summer's sweetness with easy peach canning recipes using fresh peaches in a spiced vanilla syrup—perfect for topping desserts or enjoying year-round.
  5. Wipe jar rims, place lids on top, and screw bands fingertip-tight. Process in boiling water for 20 minutes, then let jars sit in canner for 5 minutes before removing. Cool undisturbed for 12–24 hours.
    Preserve summer's sweetness with easy peach canning recipes using fresh peaches in a spiced vanilla syrup—perfect for topping desserts or enjoying year-round.

Nutrition

Calories120kcalCarbohydrates31gProtein1gSodium5mgPotassium180mgFiber2gSugar29gVitamin A10IUVitamin C15mgCalcium10mgIron0.3mg

Notes

For a lower-sugar version, substitute half the sugar with monk fruit sweetener. Unopened jars last up to 1 year; refrigerate after opening and use within 2 weeks. The syrup may darken slightly over time—this is normal.

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