Pickled Peaches
Sweet peaches preserved in spiced syrup with cinnamon and cloves - perfect with ham or pork.
Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team
Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
20m
Servings
32
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving · estimated
Calories
85
Carbs
22 g
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Ingredients
Shop the tools- 4 lbs firm ripe peaches
- 3 cups white vinegar
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tablespoons whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon whole allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Blanch peaches in boiling water 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water.
Peel peaches and cut in half, removing pits.
Combine vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and salt in large pot.
Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
Add peach halves and simmer gently 5 minutes.
Remove peaches with slotted spoon and pack into hot sterilized jars.
Continue boiling syrup 5 more minutes.
Strain syrup and pour over peaches, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
Seal and process in water bath canner 20 minutes.
Let stand 2 weeks before eating for best flavor.
Chef's Comfy Tip
Use firm, just-ripe peaches - they'll hold their shape better during the pickling process.
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