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Peach Nectar
Peach nectar is a smooth, naturally sweet drink made by simmering and pureeing yellow peaches. This easy canning recipe preserves the flavor of ripe summer peaches in shelf-stable jars—perfect for sipping, mixing into drinks, or using in desserts all year long.
👥 20 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●blender
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the canning setup: Prepare pint or quart jars and prepare a boiling water bath canner. Keep jars hot until ready to use.
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2
Peel and pit the peaches: Wash fruit thoroughly. Blanch in boiling water for 30–⏱️ 60 seconds, transfer to an ice bath, and peel. Remove pits and coarsely chop the fruit.
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Cook the peaches: Add chopped peaches and 3 cups water to a large stock pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to ⏱️ 15 minutes, until the fruit softens and breaks apart easily.
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4
Puree: Use an immersion blender to puree the fruit directly in the pot. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender. You can also use a food mill for a more rustic texture.
5
Optional straining: For a smoother juice-like consistency, strain the puree through dampened cheesecloth. Most peach nectar is not strained.
6
Sweeten to taste: Return the puree to the pot and taste. Stir in sugar and lemon juice, if using. Heat the mixture back to a full rolling boil.
fresh lemon juice (optional, for flavor, not required for safety)
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Jar the nectar: Ladle hot peach nectar into prepared jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rims, apply lids, and tighten to fingertip-tight.
8
Process Jars in boiling water bath for ⏱️ 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude if above 1,000 feet in elevation (see notes).
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Cool and store: Let jars sit undisturbed for 12–⏱️ 24 hours. Check seals, label, and store in a cool, dark pantry for up to 18 months.
Nutrition Facts
calories
48 kcal
fat Content
0.3 g
serving Size
0.25 cups
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
10 g
sodium Content
17 mg
protein Content
1 g
carbohydrate Content
11 g
saturated Fat Content
0.02 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.2 g
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