Open Kettle Canning Peaches
Keep the syrup hot.
Open kettle canning peaches. This is called the hot pack method of canning. You can also pack peaches in water apple juice or white grape juice use the same amount of juice in place of the light syrup in a heavy kettle or pot combine peaches and hot light syrup. Ball says open kettle canning is not a safe method to use. This method results in a high rate of food spoilage.
Steps in canningopen kettle method. Grade according to size and ripeness. Start the canner coming to a boil. 3 select fresh firm not overripe products.
4 canned peaches wipe peaches and put in boiling water allowing them to stand just long enough to easily loosen skins. Fill jars following directions for canning. Some prefer to pare peaches sprinkle with sugar and let stand overnight. Prepare desired sugar syrup by heating water and sugar in a sauce pan until the sugar is dissolved.
Blanch peaches by dipping in boiling water for. 2 wash jars well in hot soapy water then boil in clear water for at least 15 minutes. 1 examine top of jars to see that there are no nicks cracks sharp edges etc. If it is ready before the fruit you.
How to can peaches prepare your water bath canner and clean jars.