How to Make Georgia Spiced Peaches - A Step-by-Step Guide

Georgia spiced peaches are a Southern staple and a beloved treat during the summer months. This classic recipe combines the natural sweetness of fresh peaches with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, creating a dish that's bursting with flavor.

Originating in the heart of Georgia, this recipe has been passed down through generations and has become a symbol of traditional Southern cooking. The combination of sweet peaches and aromatic spices makes for a versatile dish that c...

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Ingredients

  • 7 pounds white sugar
  • 1 quart water
  • 2 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 19 pounds firm ripe peaches, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons crushed cinnamon stick
  • 24 whole cloves

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 13 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 100

  • Inspect as many quart- or gallon-sized jars as needed to fit peaches for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for at least 5 minutes. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  • Bring sugar, water, and vinegar to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat; boil until syrup is moderately thick. Add peaches, cinnamon, and cloves; continue to boil, stirring occasionally, until peaches can easily be pierced to the pit with a fork.
  • Fill sterilized canning jars with peaches. Continue boiling syrup until heavy; ladle into jars to cover peaches, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by 2 inches. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 35 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart on a wood or cloth-covered surface, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.
  • Nutrition

    140 cal.

    • Sodium: 4mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 23mg