@home.coop.garden: Ingredients: - 6 cups water - 2 cups sugar (optional) A bit of raw honey gives them a great flavor. 😉 Instructions: 1. In a large pot, combine water and sugar. 2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. 3. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for a couple of minutes. 4. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly before pouring over your prepared peaches in the jars. 🍑🫙🔑Additional tip: After filling jars with peaches release air bubbles by gently pressing peaches from the outer part gently pressing in to make more space for simple syrup and fill jars up to the shoulders of the jar right at the curve point. 🍑 Sterilizing LIDS: 1. Place the lids in a small saucepan of simmering water around 180°F / 82°C) for about 10 minutes. 2. Keep them in the hot water until you’re ready to use them to ensure the rubber seal is softened for a proper seal. Sterilizing jars for canning is essential to remove harmful bacteria and ensure food safety. Here’s a brief description: 🍑 Sterilizing JARS: 1. Submerge the jars in boiling water for at least 10 minutes (longer at higher altitudes). Make sure the water completely covers the jars. 2. Keep them hot: Leave the jars in the hot water until ready to fill, or transfer them to a low-temperature oven to stay warm. Sterilized jars help prevent contamination and ensure a successful seal when canning. 🍑 After processing carefully remove jars from the hot water. Avoid placing hot jars on a cold surface. It’s recommended to place hot jars on a towel or wooden cutting board. The change in temperature can cause the jars to crack. I hope this was helpful. Save this post, happy canning. #sustainable #Sustainability #canning #peaches #recipes #canningpeaches
