CANNED NECTARINES IN HONEY SYRUP

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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 of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 64 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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