How to Can Peaches: Step by Step

Got peaches? In this video, I walk you through how I can peaches step by step using the raw pack method. It's almost like coming to my kitchen and helping me can them without me actually getting any of your help. Now wait... I'm not sure that was a good deal... Totally kidding! Enjoy your peaches! Below are the products featured in this video:
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[@christenascott5280]

You can also use lemon juice doesn’t change the color or the taste. Your fruit will not brown. Not all of us have all the money to buy all the special ingredients. Like me shouldn’t be by another person all you do is put them in hot boiling water for a minute with a tablespoon of baking soda. Scoop them out if you don’t want to pour them out and they won’t slip out of there’s cans with or without a paper towel/rag. I learned this message when I was five years old and I have canned peaches for the last 62 years this way!

[@jgirlaldrich6559]

Great video. You made canning sound simple, non stressful, and easy. I just moved to a farm house, and our peach trees are dropping their fruit which we are scrabbling to retrieve. Everything about living and managing a farm. is new to us. So, my husband and I have been picking up the peaches that just fell because they are ripe, and now we are picking peaches off the tree since most of the peaches look "well done". Our conundrum was, "Oh no, now what? There's no more room in the refrigerator!". I read several books on canning - with trepidation- and then I found you which lessened my stress. I filled 3 quart size jars with peaches, and now we have room again in our refrigeration. Thank you for all your information and advise!!!

[@hazelbrungard1623]

My mom did canning a little different by when she took all the filled canned jars out of the canner, she had a pan to remove about half of the hot water and put cold water in to help speed the next canner of uncanned jars in . Mom work in a sewing room full time and came home for an hour lunch break. She made heavy syrup and let it sit to cool. Our family consisted of 5 daughters and 2 parents. Large garden and many mouths to feed and many hands to do the work.

[@kendo2377]

A fast way to clean peaches is to bring the water to a boil, remove from heat, dump in the peaches and 1 Tbsp of Baking Soda. The water will fizz and then turn dark. Leave the peaches in the water for one minute and then drain. The skins will be fuzz-free and you can remove them by wiping with a paper towel or clean rag. The skins should slip right off.

[@jonothandoeser]

Wow!

[@hazelbrungard1623]

They did, just needed to pop the pits out

[@SFD-Horses]

Doing peaches for the first time. Thanks for the trick. I’ll try this.

[@moderndaypirate8931]

Neat trick thanks.

[@tanyaguillory7783]

Thank you!

[@thepoormansguidetothegalax3981]

Lemon juice or pineapple juice is also a great way of keeping the fruit from turning brown. :)

[@octaviusgalacticus2253]

I've got 2 lemon trees in my garden :D

[@Marlene5018]

Luke Boswell2008 Share some! 😆

[@shenandoahrla8138]

I used lemon juice however, the top portion of peaches still turned brown and looked gross, it didn’t effect the taste but it was unappealing. Any suggestions?

[@adamdeane123]

Cool ,how much do you add ?

[@eldajackson1]

Great presentation. Calm & professional. Thanks for the tips! I've used a fork for years tobretrieve the lids.

[@elliemae4525]

Wow! That was so much simpler than I remember doing it! Thanks for the refresher and the new ways of making the process easier. God bless you and yours!

[@janeanbrown9890]

i’m so glad i watched your video. i’ve helped my mom lots of times but after i grew up i forgot the details of canning so this video was a reminder... now i am well on my way to a better food storage ....🥰thank you

[@shellsies]

Not me coming here year after year for this recipe. Lol, I need to write it down 😂 thank you for your work. This is my favorite way to can fruit now

[@tammyclark1207]

Thank you this is a big help (future plans to live off grid). I subscribed and will buy or check out the library for the book. Excellent.

[@thefrenchgardener1865]

Great job, terrific video . . . you do everything in such a practical way not assuming that the viewer is an expert and has all sorts of fancy equipment. Greatly appreciated!

[@poincianacouponing1622]

Yes I hate videos where they assume you know all the terms and how to do everything. Like why do you think I’m looking up the video? Lol. Also we need makeshift tools. Not everyone has all of those things.

[@judygaither5481]

Haven’t canned for years, so I watched your video for a refresher. Thank you for a great video! Love that you cooked the jars outside.

[@boonedog3518]

You are a very pleasant person. I enjoyed your approach.

[@jfnovella]

Thanks for making a great and easy to follow video. I was trying to remember how my mom used to can peaches, and you brought me some good memories. Thx.

[@tittiger]

You put fluoridated water into your peaches? I always use RO water. How long do you keep cold packed peaches?

[@hazelbrungard1623]

My mom and I had to can peaches mostly in pint jars as they were my dads favorite fruit. One summer he came home with 18 bushels of them Yes, I said 18 bushel baskets of peaches Mom start sorting thec rippest she could find. First she scalled them so I could peel them, I put them in cold water while she started the heavy syrup so when cool enough to handle she packed the first canner full. She put all water related jars while I kept skinning them .We had several canners ready so when that bunch was done, she replaced them with another load. She kept sorting them in the meanwhile. Took is a lot of days to can them all. But we didn't waste sny.

[@pattyjohnson6091]

Hazel Brungard And they tasted delicious!

[@hazelbrungard1623]

@@pattyjohnson6091 yes they were delious.

[@songsalon7868]

GREAT JOB BABY

[@corrinnacorrinna5572]

@@hazelbrungard1623 Good memories!

[@FoodStorageandSurvival]

What a wonderful memory! And that is a lot of canning!! I bet your mom was so glad you were there to help. :)

[@fyrekrystaal27]

I can peaches somewhat the same way. I fill the quart jar 3/4 of the way full with peeled and cut peaches add between 1/4 to 1/2 cup of sugar fill the rest of the way with peaches and add hot water leaving the proper headspace and process as usual

[@bambobee15]

My first time canning thank you for the simple steps my book stress me out.

[@onemorerep6597]

Thank you I have a peach tree and I wanted to can them and give them out as gifts.

[@markwhitton8230]

I chose your recipe and I'm glad I did. Didn't blow off some of the bottle bottoms in the cooker like I did 4 years ago. My peaches were so small I had to make the half cut before I skinned them, because they were to slippery to hold to cut them. I liked your idea of putting a full half cup of sugar in each bottle because my peaches were not sweet to begin with. They fell off the tree early this year, so I had no choice on the size and sweetness. Think the tree is old and sick. Thanks for the advice!

[@NMW80]

Maybe it needs more fertiliser or water? How old is the tree? They only live like 30 years I think so it may be old.

[@mee23chelle]

I did it!! Today. Should there be any stickiness on the glass? All jars appeared sealed.

[@amggarner1]

So you can just put the lids on, no air bubbles? Can the fork damage the rubber on the lids? Thanks

[@muttiiier1477]

gotta love it. I i can make heavy and light syurp in the same canner.

[@ferdymecheng]

Thank you for showing how to preserve peaches, may God Yashuah Ha Mashiah bless you with His abundant riches.

[@kimhammitt786]

Thank you for this video! It helped me so much to can my first round of peaches.

[@tammyhollandsworth6783]

Your peaches look delicious. Thank you for sharing this video. 😊

[@irmasanchezleal3278]

I will definitely use your method. Thank you. How long is the shelf life? This way I can date

[@lolettanorris6797]

How do you know the difference between free stone peaches and the regular one. Can you get free done trees to grow

[@RhirhandzuMaluleke]

I'm commenting from South Africa my dad had decided to make canned peaches and this video had helped and guide we just waiting for the results thank you so much _❤😊

[@thealmightyjohnsolid9052]

Canned peach syrup! what a drink!

[@marymbugua2979]

Thanks Angela. I like the simple straight forward way you explained and carried on the canning. Thank you.

[@zormier2002]

I got cling peaches. More work but just as good. I use a peeler and cut them from the pit.

[@SpiritHawk]

I wouldn’t use my city’s tap water. It has chlorine and Flouride and other junk like pharmaceuticals in it (almost all city water does). Wish I had a well! I filter it in a Berkey and then heat it to make the syrup. Thanks for a really good video. I’d forgotten the details in the process. That’s a great way to make the syrup!

[@babagama4232]

The most natural way to get crystal clear water is to take some alum and give it a little swirl in the water pot....leave for a while and then strain through a muslin cloth....

[@paullyons4738]

Thanks. I used some tongs and a potato smasher to remove the jars in the end and it worked great. We will see how these taste in six months.

[@george6412]

Miss Angela thank you, for this video now i know how to can peaches love it, my wife loves it .

[@jillmondt5398]

You got a like, I want to help your channel and and here is why. You are not annoying me peopled a bunch of gibberish, you get to the matter at hand. I reasonably think others appreciate that quality. The overall impression, I get, is you use your channel to convey helpful information. Another reason you got a like is that you are being you.

[@Justjeannej]

I am trying outdoor canning for the 1st time this year (Turkey Fryer) Thanks for your awesome how to video :)

[@michaelburke3701]

Hey Angela, how long does it does for the cams to pop? I up to 24 hours... does that sound about right?

[@beverlystufflebeam5731]

Checked out your video for canning peaches it’s been forever. Loved your simple to follow video! Thank you.

[@olliebear5143]

I found using one of those Chinese metal ladles worked the very best for taking the peaches out of the hot water. It’s wire around the bottom and a bamboo handle.

[@hannahv1229]

I know this is random but I LOVE your scooping spatula! Where did you get it from??

[@FoodStorageandSurvival]

I wish I still had it! It was just a cheap spoon from a set I was given once. It has broken since this video, but I loved it, too!

[@MrHiker26-s9t]

Can Peaches be soft when you buy them in the store or do you prefer buying hard peaches Before Boiling them

[@ourcrazylife2952]

Can plums also be canned just like this?

[@lorielaegreen439]

Hi! Can you stored canned peaches inside the fridge. It was too late I made a mistake boiled 10 minutes in canning pot. Some friend gave me wrong information. Suppos to be 45 minutes. Thanks

[@usalas4]

Ok, Angela! I'm in. Doing this today! Wish me luck! (Also, bought your book... thank you!)

[@cristinacataldi4199]

Do we need sugar? I’m diabetic I try not to use sugar & I like your way

[@martymartian9820]

Hello. I hope you don't mind me saying but I disagree with your syrup method. It actually seems slower and less consistent. We make up big pitchers of syrup at whatever ratio. Then just fill each jar. They are all exactly the same. If you top yours off with water, the ratio is changed. All that swirling around seems a time waster.

[@lesthermulagha2030]

Thank you so very much for your lovely video. Is it possible to use honey on behalf of sugar and after canning how long it takes to survive?

[@audriabuchanan244]

I learned the hard way not to use beet sugar for canning. It has a higher number of reducing sugar units than cane sugar. My peaches turned brown even though I used Fruit Fresh. I remembered later that my mother always used cane sugar for canning. Her peaches and pears did not turn dark. I'd like to know if pineapple or lemon juice block the chemical reaction that occurs with beet sugar.

[@The_Writerly_Vibes]

Thank you for sharing and demonstrating! ❤

[@MamaZsTexasKitchen]

Love the video! I put up food all the time so this was good one.

[@darlascrafts]

How long will they be shelf stable doing water bath method?

[@bettygoodin188]

Very good video with clear instructions. Thank you !

[@brittanylantz6702]

Awesome video and even better tips!! No need to make a syrup in an other POT to clean!!

[@erajsaboor9139]

Hi can you plz tell me we have to store the peach jars in fridge or any temprature?

[@zormier2002]

Wow! I didn’t realize free stone peaches were so easy.

[@carriephoto76]

We went step-by-step but our quart jars have a lot of liquid in the bottom than yours just wondering why? Thanks your great on instructions!

[@rare1walking]

What makes bottled peaches float? Yours didn't. I was thinking hot pack might shrink them before loading into the jar, but you just floated yours in water and Fruit Fresh.??? Maybe it's the variety of peach or how stuffed the jar is?

[@t.campbell5299]

How ripe should the peaches be before you begin canning them? My peach tree finally grew peaches after five years. I usually pick them when they look nice and ripe, but I usually have to wait three or four days before they're ideal for eating. Should I wait a few days after picking them to begin the canning process? Thank you for the instructional video.

[@brettoliver2278]

I’ve found it easier to peel and less waste processing them while firm. I also use the hot pack method.

[@cathyslaton9998]

Love this way I will try it soon ,Thank You

[@srulison]

How long should you leave them in the cold water?

[@cf-kw5qo]

THANKYOU for the video . Canning peaches for the first time … can they processed in a pressure canner ?

[@brookiebakerie]

I've heard that pressure canning kind of destroys peaches. Just use your pressure canner as a water bath canner. It's a huge pot with a lid, after all. Just don't screw down the lid or worry about bringing it to pressure.

[@debrabain5290]

Very nice video and teaching method. Thank you

[@maehay4065]

When did you put the fruit freshener in the peaches? Thank you for sharing your method of canning peaches and the type of peaches you use to can. Too bad cling peaches are my favorite to eat. But do to health issues I can't can fruit any more but I still love watching your type of. Videos. If buy stuff my younger sister will can for me which is super sweet of her. And I know longer live near where peaches grow readily unless I travel over a 100 miles.

[@FoodStorageandSurvival]

The fruit fresh was mixed in the soak water that I put the peaches in before they go in the bottles.

[@kimwolfe9852]

You said put peaches into 2 quarts of water and 2 quarts of fresh was that an error? Isn’t it 2 quarts of water and however, many tablespoons of fruit fresh?

[@jacquelinemitchell1962]

Hi, new canner I am still trying to figure out the altitude for my area but it doesn’t seem to be that cut and dry. Any help would be appreciated thank you!

[@nneubsfl9278]

Most places in the US is under 1000 feet but where do you live? I googled my city name elevation and it came right up

[@stephaniecanton2889]

How long do the peaches stay in the water ? Do you leave the stove on or turn off stove

[@yvonnenoble5590]

Can you follow the same process for canning pears? Adding sugar directly to the jars? I made peaches a few weeks ago following your method and they are delicious. Thank you

[@FoodStorageandSurvival]

Yes. This works for any fruit that you are canning with syrup. I'd go with less sugar for pears, they are pretty sweet on their own. Glad your peaches turned out well! :)

[@yvonnenoble5590]

@@FoodStorageandSurvival thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

[@ambernietupskiscentasmicvi4313]

How long should the peaches last after canning? Do you label them with a date?

[@258house]

I usually date mine and try to use within 1 year.

[@jfnovella]

Question 2: Quantity of peaches per 1 quart jar? I get my peaches at the local farmers market, and they sell peaches by the pound. I was wondering how many pounds of peaches I'd need to fill a quart jar so I can do the math? Thanks for this great video!

[@righterfamily]

Question...Do you take your rings off after you are done canning the peaches? I'm new to canning and saw somewhere else that your should take the rings off.

[@FoodStorageandSurvival]

Taking them off is a good idea. It keeps the rings from rusting or sticking and lets you know that your jar is sealed for sure. With that said, I usually leave mine on because that's how my mom did it. No science behind that choice. Haha.

[@DailyBitesofWisdom]

Thank you for this!

[@melindacash1268]

Do you rewash the fruit fresh off??

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thank you So much for the info!

[@Budgetbossbabe]

New canner here! Just wondered why we water bath instead of using a Presto canner

[@shaynalinkie]

Pressure Canner is only necessary for some things, for ex. vegetables, low acid foods, meat

[@RebeccaKalenze]

How much sugar would you put in the jar if you were doing pints instead of quarts?

[@nicolesteddum3328]

I would use half the amount for pints.

[@rosefarris354]

I am new at this but I like how you doing your to day ❤,,

[@jfnovella]

My last question: Pressure cooker? I have a pressure cooker that's big enough for canning. Does having a pressure cooker help reduce time and improve or worse quality?

[@jfnovella]

Found my own answer here regarding water bath vs pressure cooker. Check out the link: www.homesteaddreamer.com/2016/10/10/water-bath-vs-pressure-canning/

[@babagama4232]

Hey there....just got a tip from some one that if u leave a pit at the bottom of the jar,it enhances the flavor....hope this helps too...

[@divabow]

Can truvia or Splenda be used instead of real sugar

[@kristinkirgan3359]

How long are the peaches good for?

[@coder.e.d7319]

How long do they last?

[@sald7485]

I just had 12 year old canned apples and they tasted good as new

[@brianbeaubien7371]

Thank you Angela

[@poincianacouponing1622]

How long these lasts in the pantry? Thank you.

[@Makersimagestudio]

What temperature do you store them at? I have a small house but our garage has extra space. But it’s Alabama and it gets really hot and humid here.

[@tinae8433]

I canned a huge amount of PA peaches and they were amazing. 6 months later they had gone bad. I followed directions. No sugar and the liquid was all juice from peaches. What do you think?

[@ronvalla5620]

what if your at sea level or above that// like in Florida, when would you start your timing?

[@brookiebakerie]

Google your city name + elevation to find out how long to process your jars.

[@charlenequinilty7252]

Doing some today that was gifted to me. 10 pints.

[@alvinthompson3247]

Thanks, I've officially decided my peaches are just fine where they are.

[@Sarah.g.carter]

Hahaha I’ve already committed but I’m feeling the same.

[@Betts456]

Great tips! I'll do this myself soon

[@franceswitham8214]

I love😍😍😍😍 your idea for sugar added to the jar instead of making the syrup. Thank you.

[@Alli-lx6qy]

Depending on the age of your house, you may have lead pipes or lead soddered pipes. Hot water leaches the lead at a higher rate. Use cold water and heat it to minimize.

[@philionki3239]

Are you able to do honey and water for syrup

[@johnsokirka4747]

Hi Angela, You make it look so easy. My Grandma did this forever, and her house smelled soooo wonderful. But you may have inspired me to give it a try. By the way about your Book? do you have the meat drying instructions in there? Because I enjoyed your 18 century Food Preservation Vids. I am a Long Distance Hiker and would like to dry pork or beef, for a trip. Thanks! John.

[@FoodStorageandSurvival]

Give it a go! The bottled peaches are sooo yummy! Yes, I have basic food dehydrating instructions in the book, including drying meat, although none of my 18th century projects are included in it.

[@lynnann7007]

Would if you wanna do just the juice of the peaches instead of the syrup? How would you do that? Because when I buy can peaches in the store I always rather buy the juice only instead of syrup!

[@NMW80]

Same here I don’t like all that sugar. There would be ways to do it without the sugar for sure.

[@melaronie3024]

There’s different recipes that have less ratio to water sugar. I don’t use that much

[@shaynalinkie]

It's usually pear juice or apple

[@Anita-J]

is there a non sugar way to do this?

[@yousraalsaidy9141]

Thank you for an informative video. I have one question please. After the canning process, I noticed that the jars are sticky after they cooled down. I also noticed that the water in the canner was not colourless. Is that normal or I did something wrong? Sorry I’m a beginner. 😩

[@beethechange257]

Normal. Wipe them off. It will be fine.

[@yousraalsaidy9141]

deborah lewis thanks for your reply :)

[@karenkelleher989]

in my canning experience, the only time my water changes color is if the jar did not seal properly and leaked out. Check the lids of yours by pushing down on them with your finger. Are they hard or do they pop?

[@argeliaanchondo9907]

How Much water did you put in there ?

[@martymartian9820]

We have been canning as part of family heritage. In times past, we went for a more sweet peach brine. Years go by and trying to be more health conscious with sugar, we have tried to go lighter. I think you mentioned 1:1 as "light". Not sure. But we go 1:2 or taste along the way. Also, kind of disagree about better consistency mixing in individual jars. I'm for the very thorough mixing of your choice of brine ratio all in one container. One last thing. We have been 50 years at around sea level. I hate mushy peaches so 10 or so minutes for us. Our tip is to start counting when bubbles start rising in jars.

[@mee23chelle]

Thank you!

[@sandragower298]

How much sugar do you use for light syrup fir a pint

[@haleysantos86]

Can someone please explain the whole altitude thing and what I have to do? I'm not understanding. Thank you.

[@shaynalinkie]

Google your elevation where you live, that is your altitude. Then look up canning guide for altitude...