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Sweet & Spicy Peach Salsa Recipe for Canning

This sweet and spicy peach salsa is perfect for tacos, tortilla chips, and even as a topping for chicken or pork.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Processing Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 pints
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Ingredients

  • 18 cups medium peaches diced (about 18 medium peaches)
  • 4 cups red bell peppers diced (3 medium peppers)
  • ¾ cup hot pepper diced (1 medium pepper)
  • 1.5 cups yellow onion diced (1 medium onion)
  • 6 tsp garlic cloves minced (3-4 cloves)
  • 6 tsp Fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups brown sugar
  • 3.5 cups apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Prepare your peaches by blanching them in boiling water for 30-60 seconds, then transferring them to an ice bath using a slotted spoon. This will make the skins slip right off. Cut them into cubes.
  • Dice your red bell peppers and yellow onion into small, even pieces, about the same size as your peach cubes for consistent texture.
  • Finely mince the garlic, fresh ginger, and hot pepper. If you like your salsa extra spicy, leave the seeds in; if you want milder heat, remove them.
  • In a large stockpot, combine all the peaches, bell peppers, onion, garlic, ginger, hot pepper, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Once it reaches a rolling boil, reduce to a simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes. Stir often to prevent sticking and to make sure the flavors meld beautifully.
  • While the salsa simmers, sterilize your jars and snap lids in a large pot of boiling water or a dishwasher on the sterilize setting.
  • Remove the jars from the hot water bath using a jar lifter, and place them on a clean tea towel on your counter.
  • Use a ladle and jar funnel to fill the hot jars with salsa, leaving about ½ inch headspace at the top. Gently tap the jars or use a non-metallic utensil to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims clean with a damp tea towel to ensure a proper seal.
  • Place the sterilized snap lids on top, screw on the bands fingertip-tight, and process the jars in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes. Make sure the water covers the jars.
  • Carefully remove the jars with your canning jar lifter and set them on a towel to cool completely. Once cool, check that the lids have sealed by pressing the center; it should not flex. Place jars in a cool dark area to store.

Notes

  • For perfectly peeled peaches, make sure the cold water ice bath is ready before blanching so the skins slip off immediately.
  • Always check your jars and lids for chips or cracks before use to avoid failed seals.
  • Adjust the hot pepper quantity to your family’s heat tolerance; start small and add more after tasting.
  • Keep a damp tea towel handy to wipe jar rims clean before sealing to ensure a proper lid seal.
  • Label your jars with the date and contents for easy organization and rotation in your pantry.