Canning Basics - How to Can Peaches

[@ballyantonia]

Straight forward.Clear.No biographical theatrics like some other channels.Very useful.

[@b.elaineholmes8467]

First timer here. Your presentation for canning peaches is beautifully serene and enjoyable. Great info and directions. I feel more confident in starting. Thank you!

[@michaelschott5590]

Best presentation I have seen yet. Thanks a lot.

[@leondexter9800]

Great Scott .You are AWESOME ! I am a beginner .The way you explain step by step is All I need to know. Thank you!

[@aerydice2570]

Thank you!! I’ve through quite a few canning videos and I think I really got the gist with this one

[@patschomann7338]

Thank you for a clear and concise video on canning peaches. We have never canned them so this demonstration was very helpful.

[@inhibited44]

I like how you get to the point. Too many women in other videos seem to want to talk.

[@renestewart1663]

My all time favourite

[@lifeofpiguru670]

thank you garderner Scott, very clear presentation.

[@happyhappy-zt8ru]

thanks for the good presentation, very patient and detailed!

[@lindab1859]

Thank you for an excellent video! Step by step from start to finish. Have my peaches and my jars will be prepared tonite for the morning. Thumbs up!

[@cliffybadboy1]

Thank you for your presentation. I canning today, your step by step directions was very helpful. Again thank you.

[@renestewart604]

My ultimate favourite treat. You make them just like my grandmother did.

[@mzc.d.4039]

Thank you for the "normal" on the floating fruit and sticky residue. I'm not used to canning in 1 litre jars and its a whole new experience. longer processing and the fruit leaking I had to reprocess my applesauce 2 times.

[@kikigamble4315]

Hi. Great video for canners. The newer rubber sealed lids ( read the box) suggests that you can now soil the boiling of the lids, that boiling the new lids can affect rubber seal itself n you won't get a good seal, so buy n read the box to boil or not. Peace to you and yours

[@SherryCase-k8r]

Concise instructions! Clear to understand and speed was great. too.

[@maureentenore5141]

This was a really informative video! Easy, understandable instructions and engaging audio. I’m heading to the farm to get some local peaches! This is my first time canning. Wish me luck

[@GardenerScott]

Best of luck!

[@insideoutnation1]

I followed this to the T two days ago.. 12 hours later I have 4 canned peaches! Thanks so much. We can’t wait to try these around Christmas time this year. If they are delicious, I’ll go through the hard work again 😊

[@wallaceloper637]

Good video, they really look good my favorite just saying

[@barrylea1773]

Perfect video since my wife and I live in Colorado Springs so we will be doing some palisade peaches as well. Also following you on the gardening front as well. Thank you for your help

[@marlaswanson164]

Thank you for the great video! We are going to be canning our peaches today..

[@byoungermama]

Awesome thank you gardener Scott 👍🏻

[@highlandscommunityclub1160]

I’m watching this with high hopes for the marble sized peaches on my volunteer tree. It’s not the first year it’s fruited, so I know they taste good, but a lot can happen between now and July! So hoping they’ll be numerous and worthy of the canning jar this summer. Thank you muchly for this video, and the others!

[@timothytate938]

I have a suggestion for you when you're talking about canning whether it's water bath canning or pressure canning when you're filled your jars with whatever it is that one is canning you need to specify that they use something that is either plastic or wood to release the air bubbles out of the filled jars. Because if you use anything that's metallic it could turn the food very dark and even possibly poison your food after the canning process is over. So again specify to use either a plastic one or anything that's plastic or would like a wooden skew to release the air bubbles out of your field jars.

[@Dee.C]

Thank you . I learned something new . Leaving bands off to save them. My grandmother taught me to can and she always left them on, now i know better.

[@GardenerScott]

You're welcome. Glad to be of help.

[@GardenerScott]

You're welcome. Glad to be of help.

[@Jomama02]

@lovelyblkwoman Brown true, but how many could she not even get the rings off of?

[@marystoll5571]

Just got my Peaches from CO. I live in WY and up above 7,000 feet so have to be careful re to canning. I just bot my Harvest Multi-Use Water/Steamer canner with gage. I am doing the Steaming method. Easier and less water. I have a pressure canner ordered and will get it Wed to do meats etc. This is a great video. Thank you for this video.

[@karenthomas7751]

Thank you this was a great video! Made these today but I’m wondering how long I can store these ?

[@GardenerScott]

You can easily store them for at least six months. A year is possible in a cool, dark spot. Flavors may change the longer they are stored.

[@alexandra5090]

great video can't wait to get my peaches in a few weeks

[@jenap27]

great instructional video, thank you

[@rezyness]

Thank you! I plan to try canning some peaches tonight

[@GardenerScott]

Glad to hear it. Enjoy!

[@wildorchid4088]

Thanks for sharing your tutorial. I will love to follow your procedure. Can I ask what size of jars did you used in this episode? Was it 1 quart? Also I would like to know why need 45 minutes boiling time. I have seen lots of people doing 10 minutes boiling time.

[@GardenerScott]

Yes, they are 1 qt jars. I follow the USDA guidelines for processing time. Quart jars take longer than pint jars and my high altitude takes more time than lower elevations.

[@libbyleatherwood6940]

Thank you! Great video...

[@cathydickerson1420]

Very informative, thanks

[@livingintheforest3963]

Wonderful love this in Oregon with farm fresh peaches in summer!!! Will can this summer!!!

[@inhibited44]

I own three trees , but they haven't matured enough fruit yet. Two bowls of peaches filled two bottles. At least I know how much work is involved. I am tired. 60+ years old. I was cleaning out my mother's basement here and found a dozen bell jars and various canning hardware. No wonder she never canned. It's lots of work. Our neighbors cut down their trees, so our peaches get light all day long now versus when my mom was alive

[@lanettelawrence6308]

Thank you sir.

[@reneejaurequi5808]

Excellent presentation Detailed. Will be my first time. My tree gave quite harvest. What can I use to substitute the sugar my plan to can for future pies Thank you

[@GardenerScott]

You can find some recipes that use a lighter syrup or honey and other sugar substitutes.

[@voxintenebris6367]

Of all the times that I have searched the subject of canning peaches, this is the first time that I have come across yours. First of all. I wanted to say that I loved the calm, clear and methodical style of your presentation. I felt that you covered lots of aspects that others either gloss over or omit altogether, people forget that some of us have never seen this preservation technique done by other family members or friends and that the whole process is new to us. I live in the UK and canning is not common, we rely heavily on preserves and then the use of the freezer for surplus fruit. I am determined to learn more about canning in order to preserve citrus, peaches etc. without being reliant upon use of electricity. I am no way ready for tackling vegetable canning at this point. I have a couple of questions I would like to ask, firstly have you tried canning using just peach juice or even peach syrup? Is there any reason why I should not try either of those as opposed to just light syrup? I also freeze peach compote which I use for cooking. Peach syrup looks so good and it would allow me to make use of the skins. I made a mistake and bought a different Ball canning book, sadly it is full of complex recipes as opposed to basic advice. I will definitely buy the book that you recommend as it is the basic information that is important for beginners. Thank you so much for sharing this video, I will definitely subscribe!

[@GardenerScott]

Thanks. Glad I can help. I have used some peach juice as the liquid in a simple syrup; still using some sugar. The biggest issue is getting peach juice. Many people prefer to can as many peaches as possible and you would need to use peaches to get the juice. If you're willing to sacrifice some of the peaches to make juice, you can do it. I haven't noticed any extra flavor in peaches canned with juice vs. a simple syrup. When I have extra peaches, I'll juice them and then make peach jelly.

[@voxintenebris6367]

@@GardenerScott Thank you so much for replying to my query. I cannot wait for peach season now to try this technique. I don't have mature trees at this point, but it is a case of being able to buy a greater quantity of peaches when you find good quality peaches, knowing that they can be preserved like this. Thank you and take care, Vox.

[@Cate7451]

Good video

[@roberthicks4794]

Look delicious sir.. Thanks..

[@GardenerScott]

You're welcome. And they are. 🙂

[@sheilagiricz319]

Can you the halve and skin peaches and place in a "bath " of ascorbic acid/lemon juice to keep from browning while preparing all the peaches? My skins peel nicely without blanching so it is easier to just cut and skin each one in one swoop.

[@GardenerScott]

Sure. That should work fine.

[@Spongebob007]

Thanks for the video! Once the peaches are peeled, do I need to treat the curved part of peach with fruit fresh (or lemon juice)? Thanks!

[@GardenerScott]

If I'm peeling a lot and it will be awhile before I get them in syrup, I'll add some lemon juice to help keep their color.

[@ericasmith6919]

Preaches look beautiful!

[@happyhappy-zt8ru]

questions: why do we want to remove the skin which is so nutritious? why do we need to boil them for 30min, does it not kill all the vitamins? does the boiling not expand the air inside and cause cracking or explosion?

[@GardenerScott]

You can keep the skin on, but many people prefer the skin off. The boiling is to kill harmful bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Some vitamins are lost. The lids are designed to release air as the water heats and when the water begins to cool the lid seals against the glass.

[@happyhappy-zt8ru]

Thanks very much for your prompt reply and explainations. One more question : you said the lid will seal tightly as it cools, but why did you take out the bottles while they were still quite hot?

[@GardenerScott]

I take the jars out because the processing time is complete and so they can start cooling.

[@jessiejackson1712]

Thank you!!!

[@daniellesnyder1244]

Getting ready for peach season here in PA (well, it’s been here for a couple weeks now 😂).

[@dougboyd3611]

First timer from Maine. With all the rain this season my 2 trees are full! How long can you store them and can you rescue a bad sealed jar?

[@GardenerScott]

You can easily store for six months, even up to a year if it's in a cool, dry spot. A bad seal should be completely reprocessed. I usually find it easiest to take a jar with a bad seal, put it in the refrigerator, and eat it first.

[@wildorchid4088]

Hi! My first water bath canning I only did boiled 10 minutes using 9 quartz of halves peaches. I am in 75ft altitude. It's been 7 days. I would like to ask if I can put them back continues the boiing process 20 minutes more with sealed lids and band? Or change the lids before doing so.

[@GardenerScott]

After a week, it's hard to tell if it's safe because reprocessing is best done within 24 hrs. If you had good seals, and you want to try, you can refrigerate them or start the whole processing over again.

[@debbie0greer164]

I just canned my peaches following your video! Thank you so much. I believe I did not tighten two of the kids enough. I can smell the juices and when I pushed the lid down to sop up the water; juices came out. Does that mean all my other jars are not good?

[@GardenerScott]

The peaches should still be good, they just can't be stored at room temperature if they aren't sealed properly. Check the indentation on the lid and if it is popped up you need to store them in the refrigerator.

[@debbie0greer164]

@@GardenerScott Thanks! I just checked and they are sealed! Thank you so much!!!!

[@cynthia7972]

I think I've mustered up enough courage to try canning my peaches! Thank you for this video. Is there anything that you would change about this recipe, or is all the information still correct? Also, is it standard for them to last 6 months, or are there other recipes/ ways of canning that would prolong the shelf life? Thank you!

[@GardenerScott]

This is a standard USDA recipe so I don't change anything. They can last a few years if canned correctly but the flavor does begin to change with time and may become noticeable at about six months.

[@cynthia7972]

@@GardenerScott Thank you so much!!

[@goddessgaea19]

Gardener Scott has fruits and veggies on lock

[@rogersayer5714]

My glass top stove will not generate enough heat to bring the water to a rolling boil . We are about 6000 ft above sea level also. How long should I let the process cook once I have put the kids on and immersed the jars back into the canning tub?

[@rogersayer5714]

I meant lids

[@GardenerScott]

Be careful about processing on a glass stove. The heavy pot might crack the glass. Keep the lid on to get the boil. Normal processing time is 20 minutes for pints and 25 minutes for quarts. Add 15 minutes for 6000' elevation.

[@chriskenitzer9201]

That was a good video❤

[@gladyswitt8524]

Thank you

[@ms.royahrens8777]

Can the peaches be sliced instead of halved, or does this cause to little room in the processing! Thank you!

[@GardenerScott]

Peaches can definitely be sliced. It just takes a little more time and effort to do it.

[@rebeccazody1278]

Did this last night!

[@DrawForChrist]

Question: Will this process do well with any type of fruit?

[@GardenerScott]

This process is best for bigger fruits like peaches, pears, plums, and apples.

[@mermer58]

I wish we could get Freestone peaches. Clingstone are a real pain.

[@ianmcleod3631]

I use grape juice as syrup wonderful and natural...

[@GardenerScott]

That sounds good.

[@Jomama02]

I use the sugar/water but I also add some honey in it for flavor!

[@jennifermack5804]

How long will they last unopened? New York all of this thats why I ask...Thanks

[@GardenerScott]

After opening they should be refrigerated and will last for a few weeks.

[@jennifermack5804]

@@GardenerScott but how long for long-term storage, I mean. I am just getting into the whole canning thing, and I don't want to do something that can make me or my family sick. Canning kinda terrifies me...lol. Thanks for all the help.

[@GardenerScott]

Jennifer, you don't need to be terrified. When processed and sealed you can expect them to last about a year. Mine are usually eaten by then, but they are very shelf-stable at room temperature if processed correctly. I follow USDA guidelines and encourage you to check out their publications: nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html

[@kathyklein5255]

Would like to see how he handles cling peaches.

[@natalieward3856]

How many peaches does it take to fill a 1 quart jar? Did you use all twelve 1 quart jars? How many lbs of peaches did you use to fill all of your jars?

[@GardenerScott]

It usually takes a little more than two pounds of peaches to fill a quart jar. My pot only holds seven jars so I'm limited by that.

[@cashJOHNNYcash17]

How long do these keep for?

[@GardenerScott]

They easily store for 6-9 months and then fresh peaches are available again.

[@Jomama02]

Sorry but no washing necessary at all unless bird poop or such on them and I've always peeled the peaches BEFORE cutting them. That way you aren't losing any of the delish peach juice in your blanching water and the reason you don't need to wash the peach first. Do like your calm precise way of explaining your process. No frills and extra chit chat. Canning at its best.

[@naomiflores6354]

How long is the long term storage

[@GardenerScott]

You can expect them to store at least 18 months, but beyond a year you may notice discoloration and taste changes.

[@brendaarnold3395]

Why did a couple of the jars lose an inch or two of liquid?

[@GardenerScott]

It probably boiled out during processing.

[@barbaracollins4677]

Is there any reason why you can't can the peaches unpeeled?

[@GardenerScott]

You can can with the skin on. Most people tend to prefer to appearance without the skin.

[@brendaarnold3395]

You don't have to peel the peaches. If you do, blanch them before you cut them

[@deliciousgroove]

Hi. That looks good, but why bother removing the skins? I like the skins.

[@GardenerScott]

You don't have to remove the skins. We prefer the skins off.

[@Jomama02]

I dehydrate the skins and grind up for peach powder to add to ice tea or hot tea!

[@simplyimpish1055]

I had to cut almost all my skins so I used a potato peeler

[@brendaarnold3395]

Actually almost all of the jars lost liquid

[@richardmika2136]

sounds like alot of work

[@GardenerScott]

It is. But you can enjoy the taste of fresh peaches in winter.

[@sherrim4067]

You made me cringe when pouring out the water of the jar with those flimsy can jar lifters. They are really only used for jars with lids. You shouldn't have splashed that water around like that! I see a bad burn or steam burn in your future. Instead prep the jars early allowing them to cool.

[@PavlovsBob]

Good video