Peachy Keen Recipes

Canned Peaches 

See recipe and instructions here

Peach Jam 

1. Prepare and dice 3 lbs of very ripe peaches
2. In a stock pot bring peaches, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 pkg of pectin to a full rolling boil, stir
3. Add 5 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 tsp ground ginger and 1/2 tsp butter (Butter helps reduce foaming)
4. Stirring to prevent burning bring back to a full rolling boil and boil for 1 min.
5. Remove from heat and skim off any foam with a metal spoon.
6. Pour into sterilized jars and proceed with the canning process.  Click here to learn how to can.

Peach Pie 

Click here to see pie crust recipe 

1. Prepare and slice 3 cups of peaches (could also use frozen)

2. In a bowl combine peaches, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground ginger

3. Pour into bottom crust and dot with butter

4. Place on top crust and flute edges, brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar

5. Bake at 400 degrees for 40-50 mins. (cover outer crust edge for 35 min, uncover for last 5-15 min

Peach Smoothie

1. In a blender place, 1 banana, 1 sliced peaches (Could use frozen or fresh), 1 cup yogurt, 8 oz fruit juice and a sprinkle of ground ginger

2. Blend for 30 seconds