Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600847
08/03/99

Canning Peach Pie Filling GUIDE 2:22-23


PEACH PIE FILLING 
                                     

                  Quantities of Ingredients Needed For       

                            1 Quart           7 Quarts       

Sliced fresh peaches    3-1/2 cups          6 quarts         

Granulated sugar        1 cup               7 cups           

Clear Jel               1/4cup + 1 tbsp   2cups + 3 tbsp     

Cold Water              3/4 cup             5-1/4 cups       

Cinnamon (optional)     1/8 tsp             1 tsp            

Almond extract(optional)1/8 tsp             1 tsp            

Bottled lemon juice     1/4 cup             1-3/4 cups

QUALITY: Select ripe, but firm fresh peaches. Red
Haven, Redskin, Sun High, and other varieties of similar
quality are suitable.

YIELD: 1 quart or 7 quarts.

PROCEDURE: Peel peaches. To loosen skins, submerge
peaches in boiling water for approximately 30-60 seconds,
and then place in cold water for 20 seconds. Slip off
skins and prepare slices 1/2-inch thick. Place slices in
water containing 1/2 tsp of ascorbic acid crystals or six
500-milligram vitamin C tablets in 1 gallon of water to
prevent browning. For fresh fruit, place 6 cups at a
time in 1 gallon boiling water. Boil each batch 1 minute
after the water returns to a boil. Drain but keep heated
fruit in a covered bowl or pot. Combine water, sugar,
Clear Jel, and, if desired, cinnamon and/or almond
extract in a large kettle. Stir and cook over medium
high heat until mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
Add lemon juice and boil sauce 1 minute more, stirring
constantly. Fold in drained peach slices and continue to
heat mixture for 3 minutes. Fill jars without delay,
leaving 1-inch headspace. Adjust lids and process
immediately.

Recommended process time for PEACH PIE FILLING
in a boiling-water canner 
                              

                      Process Time at Altitudes of           

Style   Jar     0-       1,001-   3,001-    Above            

of Pack Size    1,000 ft 3,000 ft 6,000 ft   6000 ft         

Hot     Pints   30 min     35       40        45             

      or Quarts


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