habanero pickled peaches
Pickled peaches is a Texas favorite, made here with an extra kick. Serve with ice cream or freshly baked biscuits. You will need 2 1-quart jars with lids and bands. No need for a hot-water bath-these are refrigerated.
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
method
Canning/Preserving
yield
2 quarts
Ingredients
- 3 pounds fresh peaches
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large fresh habanero pepper, stemmed and seeded, cut in half
- 2 - cinnamon sticks, about 3 inches each
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
How To Make habanero pickled peaches
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Step 1Sterilize jars and lids in a pot boiling water or dishwasher (no detergent). Place on a clean towel to dry.
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Step 2To peel peaches, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut a small X on the top and bottom of each peach. Carefully drop them in boiling water and cook for 30 seconds. Using a long-handled slotted spoon, remove peaches, rinse with cold water and peel off the skin by gently rubbing the peach. Halve and pit the peeled peaches and put into the jars, packed tightly,
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Step 3In another pot, bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil.
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Step 4In each jar, add one half habanero, 1 cinnamon stick and half the cloves.
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Step 5Remove boiling vinegar from heat and pour half of the mixture into each jar. Add enough water to each jar to fill, leaving a 1/4-inch headroom. Cover with lids and bands and refrigerate.
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Step 6Store for 2 days before using. Will keep, refrigerated, for one month.
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