Peach Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Place peaches that have been halved in 4 T.
2. 2
   fruit fresh to 8 cups water-drain when ready.
3. 3
   Tie cinnamon, cloves, and ginger root in a spice bag.
4. 4
   Combine spice bag, sugar's and vinegar in a large stainless or enamel pot.
5. 5
   Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat and boil pickling liquid gently for 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Add peach halves to the boiling pickling liquid and boil gently 8 minutes.
7. 7
   Bring to a full boil, remove from heat and remove spice bag.
8. 8
   Pack peaches into hot jars to within 3/4 inch from top of rim.
9. 9
   Add boiling liquid to cover peaches leaving 1/2 inch head space.
10. 10
    Remove air bubbles.
11. 11
    Process for 20 minutes in a boiling water bath at altitudes up to 1000 feet.