Ingredients:

  • 17.5 lbs fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 7 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups bottled lemon juice
  • 2 cups + 3 tbsp Clear Jel® (cook-type)
  • 5 ¼ cups cold water or filtered peach juice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop sliced peaches in for 30–60 seconds until the skins slip off easily, then immediately plunge them into an ice bath.
  2. Ensure peaches are sliced into uniform ¼-inch wedges.
  3. In a large non-reactive pot, combine the peaches, granulated sugar, and bottled lemon juice; toss gently to coat.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the Clear Jel® with the cold water (or peach juice) until completely smooth.
  5. Slowly stir the slurry into the peach mixture.
  6. Stir in the ground cinnamon, almond extract, and vanilla extract.
  7. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil for 1–2 minutes to activate the Clear Jel until the filling is glossy and thick.
  8. Ladle the hot filling into sterilized jars, leaving exactly ½ inch of headspace.
  9. Run a plastic bubble remover or clean knife around the inside of the jar to release trapped air.
  10. Wipe rims clean, apply lids, and screw on bands until fingertip tight. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  11. Remove jars and let them sit undisturbed for 24 hours to allow the filling to set into a thick gel.