Ingredients for Peach Pie Filling
- Peaches
- 6 cups granulated sugar
- Clear Jel
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
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How to Make Peach Pie Filling
- Wash and peel 24 cups of fresh peaches or nectarines. Slice the fruit into 1/2-inch pieces.
- To prevent browning, submerge the sliced peaches in an ascorbic acid solution (follow package directions).
- Drain the peaches thoroughly.
- In an 8-quart Dutch oven or pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
- Add 6 cups of the prepared peach slices. Return to a boil and boil for 1 minute.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked peaches to a large bowl. Cover to keep warm.
- Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining peach slices, working in 6-cup batches.
- Discard the cooking water from the pot.
- In the same pot, combine 4 1/2 cups of water, 6 cups of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup ClearJel, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Stir well to combine.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- Stir in 1/4 cup lemon juice.
- Continue boiling for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract.
- Gently fold in the cooked peaches, ensuring they're evenly coated with the thickened mixture.
- Heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Carefully spoon the hot peach mixture into hot, sterilized quart-size canning jars, leaving 1-inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles, wipe the jar rims clean, and adjust the lids.
- Process the filled jars in a boiling water canner for 30 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the canner and let them cool completely on wire racks.
- Once cooled, check for proper sealing. Store in a cool, dark place.
- **To Use:** Spoon 1 quart of filling into a pastry-lined 9-inch pie pan. Dot with 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine. Cut slits in the top crust and bake in a 375°F oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
1143g
Fat
0g
Carbs
99g
