Canning Peaches for Beginners - Step by Step

[@EscapeToTheOzarks]

This brings a little sadness to mind, along with a lot of smiles. This reminds me of Grandma, who passed some years ago. From her large orchard and gardens, she canned enough fruit, vegetables and jellies to feed the neighborhood. Mom too had done this, but rheumatoid arthritis slowed her down a lot, so it's the many visits to Grandpa and Grandma's that brings back the memories of going down into the cellar and Grandma trying to get us to take something home with us, nearly every time. Back then, she was making a lot more than canning, she was making a lot of great memories. Thank you Christa, for taking many of us back to those very good days!

[@msparamin3285]

I just came up with this channel, this is the best I have ever seen on You Tube, thank you for your knowledge in this process of canning. Your biblical verses have set my heart with joy and peace, this I will definitely send to my children and friends. May God bless you richly and guide you through your life's journey.

[@tiphanieclark1644]

My mom was going to teach me how to can, but she passed away before she could. Thank you for making this video. I'm going to try and do it and hopefully she will be here in spirit and be proud of me for trying.

[@homesteadermom6398]

So sorry 😞 sending prayers your way 🙏❤️

[@patriciasimmonds5233]

By far, this is one of the best canning I have seen.

[@virtueofme9401]

I love that scripture at the end!!!! Praise the great I AM!!

[@barbiec4312]

YOU are the friend that will be helping me can my backyard peaches the first time! Thank you.

[@kathylord7939]

I love how you share God's word and much lost information to younger viewers and others. Now I would like to share something with you. About 45 years ago and older women shared a secret with me in Canning peaches. If you put a pit in the bottom of the jar before you put the peaches in you won't believe how much pressure your canned peaches taste! It will almost always get you a when at Fair competitions! I have taught quite a few people how to can but I find that many just don't want to do it or have never heard of it. I wish you luck with your blog and you're positive sharing.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Kathy, thank you for sharing this secret! I love learning new things like this. I will certainly give it a try!

[@kathylord7939]

I meant fresher not pressure... my phone changes words whenever it feels like it LOL

[@sherronaiken6178]

Agree ! 1 pit for pints & 2 for quarts. It really makes a difference...have been canning peaches like that for years.

[@marystipe1202]

It doesn’t change the time for processing? Thank you!

[@sharonbyers3982]

Oh Christa, do I have a tale for you! I was the tomboy-girl on my parents ranch, horses, cows, cowboys?? TO THE MOON!!. How I hated when I got snagged for kitchen work. 65 years down the road, you are talking to the biggest canning fanatic you ever met. Peaches tip coming up... if you put your peaches in the freezer overnight then toss them (frozen) into hot water, the skins slip off so easily if you blink you'll miss it. Absolutely blows your mind. A friend showed me this and now I can til the world won't have it. Just thought I'd bring you a smile to happy up your day. Never say NEVER... Huh?

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Wow! I love your story and what a great suggestion. I will try that, Sharon!! Isn't it wonderful how the chores we avoided as children now sometimes bring back the sweet, nostalgia and we grow to love them just for the memories! Thank you for sharing!

[@Tinkerbell31326]

I do this tip with tomatoes too. The skins come right off

[@paige_judah5538]

I'm new to this and I'm glad I came across this vid and comment always willing to learn, thankful for the advice. I remembered growing up eating canned foods but never knew the reasoning for it or how it was done until I started gardening.

[@MilkAndHoneyAcreage]

🤣 Love it!

[@deewinn1842]

I will definitely try this!

[@kathleenprater2521]

My mother and my grandmother have both passed but you make me feel like I can do this with your simple instructions thankfully!

[@sheilazimmerman3905]

I used 45 peaches and came out with 2 batches. 7 Jars times two. Great, and tasted so yummy!🌸

[@awakingthesleepers35]

This is my third year using your recipe. Passed it to my daughter also. The peaches are absolutely amazing. I highly recommend using your recipe!

[@keithcamp328]

thanks for this. I retired and bought a place in the middle of SC peach and strawberry country. I remember eating those as a child. Also if you have some left over, you can freeze them in freezer containers instead of canning. Makes an awesome treat when they defrost enough to break off a really cool peach (yep, childhood memories of the treats we use to get.) Also thank you for spreading the Word on your channel

[@bri7993]

I canned my whole childhood but sometimes I forget parts of the process. Your videos are great to always fall back on and your always so cheerfull and beautiful. Thank You!

[@Raynestorm1968]

Thank you so much for this video! I am afraid that home cooking and canning is becoming a lost art. Most of this new generation can't make anything that does not come out of a can or box. People like you, who take the time to basically immortalize the old ways in video may just keep the art going. Your awesome!

[@johnproctor5292]

We can one to two cases of peaches every year, some in light syrup, some spiced, some pickled, and some preseasoned for peach cobbler. We peel our peaches instead of blanching them because we boil the peels and use the resulting "juice" to make peach syrup, my favorite on pancakes, and peach jelly. Also, you can crack the pits and soak the kernels from inside of them in vodka for several months which results in almond extract. We try not to let things go to waste if we can help it. BTW, love your videos.

[@charitytanel8107]

How resourceful great ideas, have tried some, thankyou.

[@Bugsmom004]

I really like your peeling idea. Do you think the peels can be added to the syrup to help infuse that flavor more and strained out for canning?

[@Mars_60]

@john proctor Thanks for these great ideas on using the whole peach!!

[@inthekitchen8842]

Do I have to peel the peaches??

[@PatriciaFarrell-l9s]

What is your Recipe for jam with the skins

[@ShellyRockiesG]

The leftover syrup is AMAZING in iced tea or over ice cream. :)

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Oh yes! You are so right!!!

[@patches5965]

Thank you for making these videos. Love how you say, "Lord willing" when you make plans. So refreshing to watch a sister in Christ make prepping videos.

[@BEandME2020]

I seen many Canning videos but yours was the first that make me feel more comfortable in doing this so simple and straight to point no confusion to the instructions. Thanks a bunch.

[@kateharrop4905]

I'm Diabetic, I did the same thing as you in my canning process except my recipe was a little bit different. I used Welch's 100% frozen concentrate White Grape juice or 100% Pear juice. In doing this a diabetic can use 2 fruit exchanges per serving when eaten. You add only 1 can of water and let the rest be concentrated juice. I also added cinnamon to my mixture. You can also add a 1/2 of a cup of sugar if you desire. I also used this mixture for my fruit pies and to put fruits in the freezer, to can or make jelly or syrups later. To thicken it for pies or syrups I used Arrowroot powder or cornstarch.

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

Great idea. I personally use stevia powder in all the fruit that I can.

[@Jomama02]

For canning never use regular cornstarch. Always use clear gel. It is a modified corn starch and holds up to the high heat!

[@aprilclaxton8447]

After reading the wonderful comments about the ease of your process-and that you spread the GOOD WORD- I have decided to try canning for the very first time. My daughter sells peaches every summer as a fundraiser for her school choir so we will have plenty to practice with! 😊

[@lindachandler2293]

I love watching your videos, even though I've been canning since before you were born. I enjoy sharing the experience with you ☺️

[@tamarawelsh4696]

Thank you for your wonderful video. This is the best canning video I’ve ever seen. My peaches turned out perfect. You made it so easy. I really appreciate you. You’re the best.😊

[@squange20]

I’m a beginner to canning and preserving, so your videos are super easy to get started.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

I am so glad! I hope you give it a go, squange20!

[@norahbradley5138]

I don't throw away those lids. I use them for dry canning and for craft projects. The regular lids are a perfect size to use as a base to make plates for 18 inch dolls for instance. I've never made the syrup with honey. What a great idea.

[@annika4942]

That's such a good idea!

[@louisegoode]

I tried this recipe but i was in-between cooking breakfast so mine bleached a little more longer. I canned them anyway. Let's hope they turn out ok. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@marybrungardt1336]

Loved your video!!! Very well done! I'm thinking i need to can some peaches!! I remember my mom doing this in the old wash house using a wash kettle. We build a fire under the kettle which was incased in bricks. since the kettle was round at the bottom my dad build a wooded grate to hold the jars of peaches. We added more wood under the kettle and got the water to boil and mom set about 12 jars on the grate, that's how i remember canning peaches, green beans, pickels, even meat, meatballs, roasts! then we made trips to the cellar to store all of it for the winter. Amazing how you brought all those memories back this morning. Thank You and happy canning!!

[@szk1959]

Thank you so much! I was truly blessed to come across this tutorial for canning peaches.

[@dannyswartz4390]

Christa, we share the same last name. Your video was fabulous. I have been canning since my mother started me 50 years ago. It is work, but the results are great!. Thank you for sharing your recipe and I love the honey syrup idea. I am going to try it next week

[@isabelladavis1363]

Mercy I love your channel peaches re our favorite summer fruit and yes you are right in the winter it Carries us through until summer blessings wished …

[@juliec2718]

Enjoyed your instructions on canning peaches and the bible verse afterwards. Thank you 😊

[@KirstenLambert-nt8iy]

I did some veggie beef and barley stews, chicken noodle soup, hamburger. This is my first time canning. Very successful. Praise the Lord

[@martinatrevino3566]

thank you Christa, love your videos! this one is four years old but everything you share is with excellence. I never ever tried canning before neither I know someone that does but, With all your teaching I don't mind being the first one in my group. blessings.

[@greyfox243.]

Helping a friend do some peaches this weekend. I’ve done other fruit, but not peaches. God Bless, love from East TN.

[@geoambler]

"random atrociousness" my new favorite go to phrase!! : ) Have a nice day, Christa!!!

[@jackiesleighter1722]

I’m a first timer at the age of 64. Now retired and loved your video and will be doing peaches this weekend. Thank you

[@janew5351]

I too started canning about 60, never too late. Now i try to can as much as i grow. My family made applesauce each year but only remember the crabapples with cloves canned. This week, i bought big box of peaches and will attempt peaches no sugar or a dash of maple syrup in each pt jar. This way you know exactly what is in the food you are eating!

[@trenarichardson690]

I did see that this video was for years ago but what a perfect video to be able to follow thank you so much I tried to follow another one and it turned out very badly I’m happy to say I have some beautiful Canned peaches thank you

[@MsTinaDiane]

You’re an excellent teacher❤️. Thank you!

[@tiffanyvelasquez5262]

I enjoyed your video! I can't wait to try canning fresh peaches and make preserves! My mom has 1 peach tree and she got a lot of peaches this year. Thank you for doing the video.

[@bubblesgilbert5399]

Great video for the first timer canner (that is me)! First peaches are in here in NC and we purchased a bunch to can. Unfortunately, they cling to the pit but I am just cutting around the pits. They are not pretty by any means but they as my husband says they are for eating, not looking pretty! Thanks for the canning lesson!!

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Peaches are scrumptious no matter how ugly they get so I hope you and your husband just LOVE your canned peaches! :)

[@mauricetucker8535]

Try freestone peaches !

[@glendawillingham5614]

Had peaches bought at store..will try to do today..thank u for ur wonderful video🤗🤗💕

[@PREPSTEADERS]

My pleasure 😊!

[@HegenerHomestead]

Wow, yours came out so beautiful. The peaches you got looked perfect. I did this for the first time this summer and we got free peaches from our friend but they weren't the prettiest. They haven't pruned the tree or anything and most of them fell to the ground or were there for the animals. But I picked a load of them and I'm pretty happy with how they came out. The first batch I did is a little discolored now, I think I should have left them in longer, but I don't think there's anything wrong with it. We'll find out soon enough. It's definitely nice to be able to put food by and get a little stock pile going. I've started asking other for any unwanted jars so I can put them to good use and I've gotten a small stash of them now, but I feel like you can never have enough.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

That is wonderful! Even after the canned peaches turn a bit darker in color they are still scrumptious! :)

[@kateharrop4905]

Did you put your Peaches in just a 20 minute wster bath or did you pressure cook them? In our first try with Peaches my husband pressure cooked our peaches for ten minutes. They turned brown. They tasted fine just looked ugly. So I put them in chicken and Turkey and sauteed them with onions and put them over pork sometimes with balsamic vinegar.

[@donnamarie1921]

Thank you so much for these videos, recipes and the Scriptures 🥰 Do you have a recipe that you wouldn't mind sharing for canned pears?

[@restawhileyall1781]

I love your easy to follow descriptions in all of your videos. Thank you and God bless you dear.

[@jaja_agnotaketheshot6441]

Thank you so much for sharing your step by step canning . ,. I will follow your very simple and yet it was really very clear for us to follow .

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Agno, I am so glad you found it helpful! Let us know how your canning project turns out!

[@Neonravekid]

Everytime I watch your videos I'm in awe of how wonderfully you're able to explain things and teach us what you know. You're also gorgeous. In case no one has told you lately. Very well put together. Hoping to can some fruits this summer! Can't wait. :)

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you so much, Neonravekid!

[@witchofthewildwoods3496]

This year our peach tree is loaded with fruit and I'm scrambling for ideas to preserve them! I like that you use unbleached sugar and raw honey for the syrup (I harvested 4 quarts of the most delicious blackberry and pennyroyal honey from an abandoned wild hive earlier this year) and I'll try the idea in the comments for putting a pit at the bottom of each jar before canning too :) Love and appreciate you and all your videos

[@d.watson5412]

Thank you for such a complete and interesting video on how to can peaches. I have a few and am going to do it for the first time ever. I also have tomatoes so am off to see if you have a tutorial on canning those as well. I sure wish your recipes were still on your website. New subbie here :)

[@victoriataylor5457]

Theres nothing liked home canned peaches. Tomatoes, or beans. Once you get use to eating home canned, you'll never want to eat a store bought can again. Those peaches are so beautiful. Yummy ! I've canned since I was a young girl, helping my mother. We had such fun, now my mother has passed , and I miss her so much , but as I do my canning , I have those lovely memories of our canning days together. They are such a blessing. And oh the aroma of peaches. They smell so good. This year I've had a hard time finding peaches. We didnt even have our farmers market or stand that even had peaches. They sold tomatoes, water melons, cantaloupe, cucumbers. But no peaches. Why I dont know. So I didnt can peaches, this year. Even the store peaches didnt look good at all . We will sure miss them over the winter. I did tomatoes,& salsa beans & froze corn. Did a few refrigerator pickles , the produce in the stores hasn't been good lately Maybe its the weather. Even our neighbors who have a huge garden said their vegetables didnt turn out too good, for the last couple of years. They usually just give us their produce that they grow. All kinds of squash , tomatoes,. cucumbers. I enjoyed your canning video. And always love the verses of scripture, that you share. The proverbs has such wisdom. The whole word of God is wisdom. How blessed we are to have Gods word. May Gods blessings be upon you always. Psalm 33:4 For the word of the Lord is right, and all His works are done in truth

[@lonnieanderson4408]

I have my own tree that is loaded with peaches!!! They are so sweet naturally!!

[@valerieneal2747]

That is wonderful...I love peaches❤❤❤

[@nadineh.5396]

The color of your peaches are beautiful enjoyed your video

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you, Nadine! Peaches are so pretty!

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Great info! Thank you for sharing the recipe and the beautiful scriptures❤️

[@lynnmyers7327]

I can hardly wait to make this

[@debratemple2865]

💘💘thank you for the helpful and nice video😇 YOU do an excellent job...💜love the scriptures

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Thank you, Debra!

[@tonyagray2513]

I'M LOVING THESE VIDEOS!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THE CANNING! I had a good friend that used to make "chili sauce" and can it. It was wonderful! I know she used tomatoes and cloves. She verbally gave me the recipe, but I don't remember it and she has since gone on to be with the Lord. If you have a recipe for "chili sauce" please post it! You can use it on meats, eggs, etc. It was wonderful and not spicy hot.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

I am so glad, Tonya! Canning is much less intimidating than we might think. I make a "Tomato Jam" that sounds similar. That might make it into a future video. :)

[@peace6365]

The Joy of Cooking has a wonderful chili sauce recipe if you’re still looking for one. My mom used to do canning and everyone loved that chili sauce!

[@sabinekatsavrias4422]

Totally need to learnthis for my nectarine tree. Next spring will be its third since i planted it and im expecting and hopeful of more than i can eat for sure this time. The thing is huge now.

[@tansi2u]

you inspired me to can a few jars, it's been a long time since I did some. with the left over peaces I added some strawberries and made jam and passed them out to friends. thnx

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Yum! I'll bet your jam was delicious!

[@annagemy606]

Great tutorial! I can wait to try it. Thank you for the simple instructions.

[@christinaoklaohio7926]

Never done peaches before. Looks yummy. Thank you.

[@ritaskitchenlifeandgoodvib2647]

Can't wait to try it. Love the scripture in the end too💛

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

I enjoy your videos. I have a couple tips for you and your fans. You do not need to sterilize your jars. Anything you process 15 minutes or longer will sterilize as it processes. Never have to sterilize your jars when using pressure canner. I use stevia for sweetener because I have prediabetes. I halve or quarter them depending on the size. I don't heat my jars other than I rinse them with hot water from the tap. I add the stevia and hot water from the tap and I don't get the canner water too hot or it will break the jars. To remove bubbles I twist the jar back and forth very fast. I have canned a lot of peaches and haven't made anyone sick from taking the short cuts. I am a very impatient cook so I look for ways to cut corners without hurting anyone. Just thought I would share this for those who are like me. I should start my own blog and call it "The Lazy Cook".

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

PS I never cut corners by cutting time. If anything I sometimes add a few minutes. Your peaches turned out beautiful.

[@PREPSTEADERS]

I love this! Someone was asking about using Stevia and I have not tried that with peaches. Thank you for sharing your tips!

[@DailyBitesofWisdom]

These look amazing! Thank you! God bless you!

[@sheilajalbert1398]

beautiful presentation I lorned alot thanks

[@irpat54]

I never thought about putting my Jars in the basket like that before putting them in the caner, I always set the basket on the rim of the caner and set them in there one at a time,, I like your idea better it saves a step..lol.. great video, praise God...

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Haha. I suppose there is no wrong or right to either way. Thank you for your comment, Patrick!

[@marthaingram4621]

My ! Grandmother used cinnamon sticks. In the filled jars

[@wval4379]

Christa, you are wrong. They ARE beautiful! I love watching your videos and I learn a lot.

[@elsasalazar2282]

Thank you for your help. I will try to do this canned peaches.

[@ruhhshelle]

You are GORGEOUS! Just have to say it.

[@florencemilone9995]

Hi, your voice is so soothing and easy to listen to, great job done love it, this will be my next project👍 question; the peaches floating is it because not enough peaches in the jar? Thank you and God bless you

[@FefekaziShosha]

Thank you soi much l learn a lot❤❤

[@PREPSTEADERS]

I'm so glad!

[@Professional_ProCraftinator]

I just added LIKE number 1K (1,000) for this great informative video!!! Congratulations!!!

[@PREPSTEADERS]

YAYYYY! Thank you, Amy!! :)

[@mfrancescagomez9652]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@LadyofCleves65]

What a cute apron. Love it.

[@angelaleehealwithcompassio6525]

I can't wait to do this. Thank you!🍑

[@ronniemead805]

Thanks for this great video. I have an abundant crop of pears; can I use this same method for the pears?

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Yes, absolutely, Ronnie! I hope you will! The process will be identical.

[@ronniemead805]

@@PREPSTEADERS Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly. Blessings!

[@charriwithrow6498]

I have the most wonderful peach tree! Ready to have some fun!!!

[@janetmanda2303]

Well explained, I learn a lot from you,definitely I will try this, thanks for sharing

[@Edge1775]

My goodness I love all you do thanks for sharing your such a peach!,, LoL God Bless,,

[@margaretbeloved6172]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@lindachandler2293]

I bet those were absolutely ambrosia ♥️

[@adrianavaca2417]

I really like how you explained everything Thank you.

[@thanh-trucle3585]

Great video, thank you!

[@linettegomillion-ellis7970]

Thank you so much for sharing! I just Love your videos!!!

[@AmberVereide-de9iv]

Where is the link for the water bath canning pot and and accessories? I have been watching different ways of water bathing and see that you have to boil for the elevation you're at is this true? Thanks great information

[@shelby3330]

This is a wonderfully educational video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@RoslynLambert]

Love this iam a beginner

[@richglass6768]

I have 5 jars of green beans in the pressure canner and a bushel of peaches ready to start making canned peaches and preserves

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Wow! Wonderful!!

[@cathymichael3074]

Should the fresh peaches be firm or slightly soft to the touch?

[@BEandME2020]

Hi what brand of spatula are you using is from amazon thanks

[@Lisaairbnb]

What a gorgeous colour in the jar! What size jar are you using? Your such a pure beautiful soul. I can feel how your filled with the Holy Spirit. You radiate such a beauty and peace ! God bless you

[@Sadams707]

Very good videos to watch. As i watch on 4/6/2020. Better than the doom and gloom Her husband is a lucky man!

[@tonyamcchesney5166]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@debramyers8845]

When you can peaches for example as you did how long do they last? Years months? How long do they stay good for. I am really quite new to this and I am 53 years old. I truly would really like to know could you please answer me I would really appreciate it. I love the lot of your videos and thank you for having them and making them.

[@jennawinkelman8260]

I eat my canned peaches up to a year n half. You will know by smell when you open the jar if safe or not. Not a professional at all, it is just what I do for my family. Goodluck!

[@thelmacarter]

I have no access to fresh peaches, so can I use ones from a big box store if the feel ripe? Thanks for the scripture, I shared it with my two sons. May God bless a keep you. Hugs

[@PREPSTEADERS]

Absolutely, Thelma!

[@donnasaylor8820]

Great video , very helpful! Do I have to skin the peaches?

[@twopeasinapod123]

Thank you for the canning peaches information! What is the ratio of sugar to fruit per pound is it a cup of sugar per pound? Your message from the word of GOD too. Food for the mind and the body too 21:08. I am so happy to hear another soul that reads the word. Not many out there these days and times! Stay blessed. :)

[@Rashelle.]

I would like to know the peach preserves recipe.

[@lindajoe9862]

Nice verses to honor your father and your mother😉

[@rosemariealvarado9902]

I was disappointed you didn't use just plain water with a bit of vitamin c to keep the peaches from oxidizing and use the whole pits in the jars to keep that fresh peach flavor . Works with nectarines or any pitted fruit whether you can or freeze them. Learned that technique from a very old lady years ago.

[@jennawinkelman8260]

What kind of vitamin C?

[@janiececreasy586]

I didn't know that about using the pits! Is that "safe canning"?

[@virgiem1213]

Do you have a recipe procedure for fermenting unripe (not green) peaches? Thank you.

[@TUKByV1]

Wonderful.