Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
It’s the end of peach season here and I’ve given away all that I can. Nobody wants another bag of peaches, so I had to decide what to do with the ones still sitting on my counter. I thought about jam, but we really don’t use much of it, so instead I started peeling and slicing to see what I could make. Some of the peaches were beautiful and firm, perfect for pie filling, and some were soft and overripe so those got chopped and set aside. I saved the peach water too because why waste that good flavor. In the end I made jars of peach pie filling, froze diced peaches for oatmeal, and canned up the peach water so we can enjoy it later as a simple drink or even a matcha peach tea. It turned into a full day in the kitchen but now I’ve got shelves full of peach goodness ready for fall and winter.
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🍑Peach Pie Filling Recipe🍑
Start with about 9–10 cups of sliced peaches. In a large pot, combine 3–4 cups sugar (the recipe used 3 cups plus about ¼ cup molasses for depth of flavor), ¾ cup Clear Gel (the canning-safe thickener), cinnamon to taste, and 3 cups of peach water (the liquid saved from peeling and slicing peaches). Whisk until smooth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, stir in ¾ cup lemon juice and about ½ teaspoon almond extract. Add the peaches and stir until well coated. Fill wide-mouth quart jars, leaving at least 1¼ inches of headspace to allow for expansion. Process in a steam canner or water bath canner for 30 minutes.
🍑Canning the Peach Water🍑
The water left from blanching and slicing peaches can be saved as a lightly flavored drink. To can it, strain the liquid, bring it back to a boil, and pour it into clean jars. Add lemon juice if desired for brightness, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe rims, apply lids and bands, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjusting time for altitude if needed). Once sealed, label it as “peach water” and store in your pantry. It makes a refreshing flavored water on its own or can be stirred into teas.
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00:00 Welcome and peach dilemma
00:26 Deciding what to do with peaches
00:52 Blanching setup and peeling prep
01:44 Skins come off easily
05:13 Red Haven peaches from new tree
06:21 Nine cups of peaches sliced
07:31 Saving peach water for later use
08:18 Starting the pie filling mixture
11:11 Adding peaches to filling
12:47 Jarring up pie filling
15:16 Freezing peaches for oatmeal
15:46 Steam canning jars
17:01 Using peach water for matcha tea
18:44 Extending your harvest with peach water
19:05 Peach water yield and wrap up
It’s the end of peach season here and I’ve given away all that I can. Nobody wants another bag of peaches, so I had to decide what to do with the ones still sitting on my counter. I thought about jam, but we really don’t use much of it, so instead I started peeling and slicing to see what I could make. Some of the peaches were beautiful and firm, perfect for pie filling, and some were soft and overripe so those got chopped and set aside. I saved the peach water too because why waste that good flavor. In the end I made jars of peach pie filling, froze diced peaches for oatmeal, and canned up the peach water so we can enjoy it later as a simple drink or even a matcha peach tea. It turned into a full day in the kitchen but now I’ve got shelves full of peach goodness ready for fall and winter.
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🥫Matcha Green Tea: amzn.to/41DWgtU
🥫 FORJARS Canning Lids: forjars.co/?sca_ref=1911228.45BY9FFxdg (Promo Code SHOP1870 to get 10% off)
🍑Peach Pie Filling Recipe🍑
Start with about 9–10 cups of sliced peaches. In a large pot, combine 3–4 cups sugar (the recipe used 3 cups plus about ¼ cup molasses for depth of flavor), ¾ cup Clear Gel (the canning-safe thickener), cinnamon to taste, and 3 cups of peach water (the liquid saved from peeling and slicing peaches). Whisk until smooth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, stir in ¾ cup lemon juice and about ½ teaspoon almond extract. Add the peaches and stir until well coated. Fill wide-mouth quart jars, leaving at least 1¼ inches of headspace to allow for expansion. Process in a steam canner or water bath canner for 30 minutes.
🍑Canning the Peach Water🍑
The water left from blanching and slicing peaches can be saved as a lightly flavored drink. To can it, strain the liquid, bring it back to a boil, and pour it into clean jars. Add lemon juice if desired for brightness, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe rims, apply lids and bands, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjusting time for altitude if needed). Once sealed, label it as “peach water” and store in your pantry. It makes a refreshing flavored water on its own or can be stirred into teas.
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🌻 HOSS Garden Tools & Seeds: shrsl.com/33ehp (Promo Code SHOP1870 for free seeds!)
🌱 MIGardener: migardener.com/1870
🌺 GREENSTALK Vertical Gardens: greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=SHOP1870 (Promo Code SHOP1870 for $10 off!)
🥫 FORJARS Canning Lids: forjars.co/?sca_ref=1911228.45BY9FFxdg (Promo Code SHOP1870 to get 10% off)
🍃 HARVEST Right Freeze Dryers: affiliates.harvestright.com/1182.html
🔦 OLIGHT Flashlights: bit.ly/3z6daku (Promo Code SHOP1870 for 10% off!)
🛒 Our Favorite AMAZON Finds: amzn.to/3ihSgZP
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Mailing Address:
That 1870's Homestead
P.O. Box 179
Newport, MI 48166
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✅ Connect with Us 🐐
YouTube: youtube.com/@1870s
Facebook: facebook.com/1870sHomestead
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Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links - at no additional cost to you. We will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase, after clicking through the links. ♥ Todd & Rachel
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00:00 Welcome and peach dilemma
00:26 Deciding what to do with peaches
00:52 Blanching setup and peeling prep
01:44 Skins come off easily
05:13 Red Haven peaches from new tree
06:21 Nine cups of peaches sliced
07:31 Saving peach water for later use
08:18 Starting the pie filling mixture
11:11 Adding peaches to filling
12:47 Jarring up pie filling
15:16 Freezing peaches for oatmeal
15:46 Steam canning jars
17:01 Using peach water for matcha tea
18:44 Extending your harvest with peach water
19:05 Peach water yield and wrap up
