Homemade Stone Fruit Bottling Recipe

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Homemade Stone Fruit Bottling Recipe

With this simple homemade bottling recipe, you can capture the delicious flavor of ripe stone fruit. These jars are ideal for year-round enjoyment and make an excellent gift for friends and family.

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
2 lbs stone fruit (peaches, plums, or apricots)
4 quart canning jars with wide mouths, lids, and bands
4 cups water
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped

Time Needed

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Instructions

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for washing and sterilizing canning jars, lids, and bands.
Wash, pit, and slice the fruit into wedges before serving.
Combine the sugar, water, and vanilla bean in a large pot.
Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Bring the fruit and water to a boil in a saucepan.
Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the fruit is tender.
Transfer the fruit to the canning jars with a slotted spoon.
Bring the remaining syrup to a boil in the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
Fill the jars halfway with syrup, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
Wipe the jar rims clean and replace the lids, tightening the bands just until they are snug.
Process the jars for 10-15 minutes in a boiling water bath, or according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Remove the jars from the water and set aside to cool completely before storing in a cool, dark location.