How to preserve peaches: 2 ways

Peaches are very healthy fruits that have a delicate flavor and a very pleasant honey aroma. They can be used to make many delicious dishes, from pies to ice cream, lemonade, and jam.

The FoodOboz editorial team shares 2 recipes for delicious peach jam and canned peach slices with citric acid, which will be a great base for baking.

1. Canned peaches with citric acid

Ingredients:

• peaches – 2 kg
• water – 1 liter
• sugar – 400 g
• citric acid – 2 tsp

Method of preparation:

1. Wash the peaches, remove the pits, and peel them.
2. Sterilize the jars in advance in any way, put the peaches in.
3. Boil boiling water in a saucepan, pour over the peaches, and leave for 15 minutes.
4. Then pour the water back into the saucepan, add sugar, and bring to a boil.
5. Pour the hot syrup over the jars and immediately preserve them, be sure to turn the jars upside down, wrap them in a warm towel or blanket, and leave them to cool completely.
6. When the jars are completely cool, transfer them to a dark, cool place.

2. Peach jam in slices

Ingredients:

• peaches – 1.5 kg
• sugar – 1 kg
• lemon juice – 1-2 tbsp

Method of preparation:

1. Wash the peaches, remove the seeds, and cut them into slices.
2. Put them in a saucepan, cover with sugar, stir, and leave for 2-3 hours to let them juice.
3. After that, put the pan on the fire and cook over low heat, bring to a boil, then cook for another 10 minutes.
4. Immediately pour the hot jam into sterile jars and preserve it immediately.
5. Turn the jars over and wrap them in a warm cloth.