Spiced Peaches

1. 1

   Follow steps 1 through 4 of Canning Instructions, using four wide-mouth quart-size jars.

2. 2

   Halve and pit peaches.

3. 3

   In a 6- to 8-quart pan, combine sugar, vinegar, allspice, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and star anise. Stir over high heat until boiling; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Turn heat under sugar mixture to high. Add 1/3 of peaches, cover, and stir occasionally until mixture returns to a boil and peaches are barely tender when pierced, 2 to 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer peaches to a large bowl. Repeat to cook remaining peaches. Remove syrup from heat.

5. 5

   Arrange spices and peaches, cut sides down, equally in jars. Return syrup to boiling over high heat.

6. 6

   Follow steps 5 through 11 of Canning Instructions, ladling hot syrup over peaches, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace in each jar, and processing jars for 25 minutes (see notes). Chill any extra syrup airtight up to 2 weeks.

7. 7

   Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/2 cup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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