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Canning peaches #870754

Asked May 30, 2024, 12:09 PM EDT

I have a Snow peach tree. Can I can these white peaches?

Fort Bend County Texas

Expert Response

Good Morning Gwen,

Thank you for contacting us.  Attached is an article on white peaches.  Research says that white peaches are not recommended to be canned.  Due to their PH, they are a low acid food and canning will not destroy harmful bacteria.  Freezing is the recommended method of preservation.

Preserving White Peaches (psu.edu)

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An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 31, 2024, 12:32 PM EDT
Do you know if this would apply to cooked jam?
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The Question Asker Replied May 31, 2024, 2:55 PM EDT
Dear Gwen,
       We are unable to find any information that would indicate the ph changes in jam.  While some recipes call for a healthy quantity of lemon juice that is not usually enough to change to ph.  Your safest bet is to make freezer jam with the white peaches. 
Preserving Peaches | Home & Garden Information Center (clemson.edu)
Peaches-Halved or Sliced - National Center for Home Food Preservation (uga.edu)

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An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 31, 2024, 7:02 PM EDT

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