Pickled Peaches

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and peel peaches.
2. 2
   Drop peeled peaches into cold salt and vinegar solution (2 tablespoons salt and 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 gallon water) immediately to prevent discoloration.
3. 3
   Mix sugar and vinegar and hot water; add spices (tied loosely in cloth bag). Boil and skim.
4. 4
   Wash peaches in cold water and drain.
5. 5
   Drop drained peaches into boiling syrup and cook 5 to 6 minutes.
6. 6
   Pack in preheated jars.
7. 7
   Cover with boiling spiced vinegar or let stand overnight in syrup, then pack in jars.
8. 8
   Cover with boiling vinegar.
9. 9
   Seal and process 30 minutes in hot water bath at simmering temperature.