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Aug 24 2012

Homemade Peach Pie filling – eat it now or can it for later!

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Peach season is upon and lemme tell you sumptin’ people… I LOOOOOOOOOVE fresh peaches!  I’ve had this recipe for a century and make fresh peach pie filling every summer.  Now you can either jar/can it when it’s done OR you can use it right away.

Trust me, when it’s butt-crack cold outside (assuming you live where it gets butt-crack cold in the winter), nothing speaks ‘summer’ like a warm, fresh peach pie.

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oh….my….lawd! I made this today. Let me just say this….oh my lawd! we ate it with a spoon! The best rrcipe out there.


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  • Author: The Kitchen Whisperer
  • Yield: 2 quarts or 7 quarts

Ingredients

For 2 quarts of Filling

  • 7 cups sliced peaches
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup Cook-Type  ClearJel plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water or peach juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 qt jars/lids/rings

For 7 quarts of Filling

  • 6 qts of sliced peaches (about 7–8 pounds of peaches)
  • 7 cups sugar
  • 2 cups Cook-Type ClearJel plus 3 tablespoons
  • 5 1/4 cups cold water or peach juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 7 qt jars/lids rings
  • Plus an additional 1/4 cup lemon juice or Fruit-Fresh pectin

Instructions

  1. Make an ‘X’ at the bottom of each peach.  Place into boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Remove and place into ice-cold water. Remove skins. Cut up the peaches
  2. To keep from turning brown mix in 1/4 cup lemon juice or Fruit-Fresh. Stir to coat.
  3. Combine the water, sugar, ClearJel, and cinnamon in a large pot.
  4. Stir and cook over medium-high heat until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Add the lemon juice and boil the sauce for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
  5. Add in the drained peach slices and cook for 3 minutes.
  6. Fill the jars within 1” from the top. Put the filled jars in the canner and cover them with at least 1” water.
  7. Boil for 30 minutes. Remove the jars and allow them to sit on the counter for 24 hours undisturbed. After 24 hours check the seals to ensure they are fully sealed. Store for up to a year or 2 in a cool, dark place.

Notes

ClearJel is not the same as SureJel – read THIS article that explains the difference and what will happen when you try to substitute one for the other.

My local stores do not carry ClearJel  so I order it off of Amazon.

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299 responses

  1. Jalee Cox
    August 19, 2020

    my filling was very thick, can less clearjel be used?

    Reply
    1. TKWAdmin
      August 19, 2020

      I’ve not used less. You could try but I’m not sure if the outcome of it setting up properly.

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
      1. Jalee Cox
        August 19, 2020

        Thank you, I will let you know!

        Reply
  2. Monique
    August 8, 2020

    Hello,
    Are the peaches cooked in a “water bath” or a “canner”?
    I am new to canning and I’ve only done the water bath method for canning.
    Thank you,
    Monique

    Reply
    1. TKWAdmin
      August 8, 2020

      Hi Monique!

      I only do a water bath method. I don’t own a pressure canner…yet *smile*

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
    2. Chris
      August 12, 2020

      How much clear gel for 7 quarts of filling?
      Thank you!

      Reply
      1. TKWAdmin
        August 12, 2020

        It’s listed in the recipe above.

        Best Kitchen Wishes!

        Reply
  3. Patti Burchett
    August 3, 2020

    Do not use the called for amount of lemon juice!!2 tablespoons is plenty.

    Reply
    1. Deborah J Veach
      August 6, 2020

      Do you mean the lemon juice to keep the peaches from turning brown or in the filling?

      Reply
      1. TKWAdmin
        August 6, 2020

        It helps with that but actually serves so many more purposes.

        It helps prevent browning, balances the taste, inhibits the Maillard reaction, and MOST IMPORTANTLY helps with the sugar crystallization (prevents it).

        You need that amount to increase the acidity level in a very sweet pie filling. M laymen’s terms, it’s main purpose is to balance the PH.

        Best Kitchen Wishes!

        Reply
    2. TKWAdmin
      August 6, 2020

      I respectfully disagree. The lemon juice plays a specific functions in this recipe. This recipe has been in my family for generations.

      The amount used is rather standard. It helps prevent browning, balances the taste, inhibits the Maillard reaction, and MOST IMPORTANTLY helps with the sugar crystallization (prevents it).

      You need that amount to increase the acidity level in a very sweet pie filling. M laymen’s terms, it’s main purpose is to balance the PH.

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  4. Debra Bradley
    July 22, 2020

    Can you explain the reason for the “x” mark? I can’t figure the purpose of it as there is nothing else in the instructions about its purpose. Thanks

    Reply
    1. TKWAdmin
      July 22, 2020

      Hi Debra!

      I’ll modify it for clarity; thanks for bringing it to my attention!

      So the “x” is done prior to boiling/blanching the peach to help remove the skin when you remove it from the water. The “x” scores it to help the skin come off.

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  5. Alycia
    June 27, 2020

    Thank you for sharing this – I am excited to try it. How long do you recommend storing the jars once canned? 6 months? A year? Granted…if they last that long before being baked into a pie or a crisp, but thought I better ask. Thank you

    Reply
    1. TKWAdmin
      June 28, 2020

      Typically pie filling, if canned properly can last 1-3 years from what I’ve read. In my house, I’m lucky it lasts a season 🙂

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  6. Lynne Golson
    October 12, 2019

    I can’t wait to try this. My question is, can you use it right away to make a peach pie?

    Reply
    1. TKWAdmin
      October 13, 2019

      Absolutely!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  7. Jacquie
    September 13, 2019

    Can I leave out the clear jell and add quick tapioca when I use it instead?

    Reply
    1. TKWAdmin
      September 17, 2019

      It should but it’s not a 1:1 substitute. ClearJel is powerful therefore you don’t need a lot of it. Since Tapioca Starch is a modified starch it’s a bit thinner, therefore, you need twice as much. So it’s a 2:1 ratio where 2 is Tapioca Starch.

      So it’s like this:

      1 cup of ClearJel = 2 cups of Tapioca Starch

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  8. Leslie
    September 10, 2019

    After canning this pie filling it got way too runny because the peaches lost more water. If you are planning to can it, you have to add more thickening,

    Reply
  9. Alissa
    September 8, 2019

    I questioned the amount of clear gel in this recipe and I should’ve trusted my gut. I feel it is very thick compared to other recipes I’ve used. 2 cups is too much. I would use less next time. Other recipes call for around 1 cup.

    Reply
    1. TKWAdmin
      September 8, 2019

      Sorry, this didn’t work out for you but the 2 cups are pretty standard. If you use 1 cup, with the other measurements your filling will not set and be rather loose. But you’re welcome to try that.

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  10. Anne
    September 4, 2019

    I canned the peaches today and even though I had to guess because I did not have enough for 7 quarts ( I had 5 quarts), there was a little too much liquid for my liking. I will adjust it next time. It looks great. I can’t wait to try it. I used the Clear Jel for the 1st time and it worked well. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
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