Canned Nectarines in Honey Syrup

Name: Canned Nectarines in Honey Syrup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 pint jars
Ingredients: 1 gallon water; 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid powder; 5 pounds nectarines, halved, pitted and sliced into 1-inch slices; 2 cups water; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup honey

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Process: 20 min./batch

Yield 8 pint jars

Test Kitchen Approved

Nectarines are in season for such a short time, you'll want to do whatever you can to extend the season. With this quick method for canning nectarines, you'll have delicious fruit all year long. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 gallon water
1 teaspoon ascorbic acid powder
5 pounds nectarines, halved, pitted and sliced into 1-inch slices
2 cups water
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey

Directions

Combine water and ascorbic acid powder until dissolved; place nectarines in liquid immediately after cutting each one. In a Dutch oven, combine water, sugar and honey. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Drain nectarines and add to the canning syrup; return just to a boil. Remove from heat.
Carefully ladle hot mixture into 8 hot wide-mouth 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and, if necessary, adjust headspace by adding hot cooking liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 20 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 64 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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