Sweet Pickled Peaches
5 pounds of firm ripe peaches
1 1/2 teaspoons of whole cloves
3 cups of vinegar
7 cups of brown sugar
3 - 2 inch pieces stick cinnamon, broken
1 teaspoon of whole allspice |
Instructions: Dip the peaches into boiling water then into cold water, and remove the skins. Stick 2 whole cloves into each peach. Mix the vinegar, brown sugar, stick cinnamon, and whole allspice in a large saucepan and boil for 10 minutes. Drop the peaches a few at a time into the boiling syrup and cook until tender. Fill hot sterilized jars with whole cooked peaches. Pour the hot syrup over the peaches, covering them well. Seal the jars. Once cooled, label and store in a cool dark place. Makes 3 quarts |
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