Canned Peaches In Syrup

Ingredients

• 8 quarts peaches
• 1 quart sugar
• 3 quarts water

Method

1. 1 Combine sugar and water in a kettle; stir over heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then skim. Keep hot but not boiling.
2. 2 Peel peaches, cut in halves, and remove stones. (Alternatively, can whole).
3. 3 Place a single layer of peaches in the kettle and cover with hot syrup. Bring to a boil and skim carefully.
4. 4 Boil gently for 10 minutes, or until fruit is tender enough to pierce easily with a fork.
5. 5 Transfer fruit and syrup to jars and seal immediately.