Dame Sybils Pickled Peaches Recipes

PICKLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients and wash the peaches.
• Add the sugar, water, and vinegar to a large pot and heat on medium-high until the sugar is melted. Bring to a boil. While waiting, stick about six cloves into each peach.
• Once the liquid is boiling, place the peaches in the pot and cook for 20 minutes, turning often.
• Let the peaches and syrup cool for about 5 minutes. Next, spoon the whole peaches into jars. Divide up the cinnamon and ginger between the chosen jars.
• Pour syrup over the jarred peaches. Either seal the jars through basic canning practices or cool and seal the jars and place them in the fridge, where they will last for at least six months. For canning, it's best to wipe the rims of the jars first with a clean, dry cloth and then twist on the ring over the seal. Process the pickled peaches in a hot water bath for about 10 minutes to properly seal. Canned, they can last a few years if stored in a cool, dry place. Once jarred, the peaches are ready to eat within 24 hours, though longer pickling will deepen the flavors until the whole fruit is like eating a warming-spiced slice of Christmas.

PICKLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Divide cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cloves and ginger slices among 6 hot pint jars; add peaches., In a large saucepan, bring sugar, vinegar and water to a boil. Carefully ladle hot liquid over peaches, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

EASY PICKLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Boil the ingredients (exluding the peach halves) for 5 minutes.
• Add peaches and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Allow fruit to stand in the syrup until cool or overnight.

PICKLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Pour sugar and vinegar into a large saucepan, and stir to dissolve sugar. Add cinnamon sticks and cloves, and bring to a boil. Cover and boil for about 5 minutes. Strain out the cloves and cinnamon sticks, or you can leave them in for a stronger flavor.
• Pack peaches into hot sterile 1 pint jars to within 1 inch of the rim. Fill each jar with syrup to within 1/2 inch from the top. Wipe rims with a clean dry cloth, and seal with new lids and screwbands. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.

DAME SYBIL'S PICKLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Blanch the peaches in boiling water and peel. Stick 3 cloves in each peach and place in 6 hot, sterilized quart preserving jars . Bring vinegar, water and sugar to a boil in large pot and boil for 5 minutes. Place 1 cinnmamon stick in each jar, pour in boiling syrup to overflowing and seal the jars, not too tightly. Place them on a rack in a preserving kettle, pour in boiling water to cover jars, cover the pot and steam over medium heat for 1/2 hour. Remove jars, tighten covers and cool.

PICKLED PEACHES

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the vinegar, honey, sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Heat until the sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes. You do not want this to get too hot or it will cook the peaches.
• Put the ginger in the bottom of a 1-quart mason jar, then fill with the peaches. Pour the liquid over the peaches. Seal with a lid and place in the refrigerator. They will be ready to eat in 1 to 2 weeks and will last in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

PICKLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Peel peaches and leave whole.
• Place vinegar, sugar, cinnamon and cloves in a saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
• Carefully place peaches into the boiling syrup and cook gently for about 5 minutes or until peaches are just tender.
• Spoon peaches into hot, clean dry jars.
• Pour over the syrup, filling the jar to the brim.
• Make sure the rim is clean, then cover with a seal.
• Screw on a ring band and leave until cold.
• The lid should be concave if sealed properly.
• Remove band.
• Resist for several weeks before using.

PICKLED PEACHES WITH SWEET SPICES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in peaches. After 30 seconds, transfer to a bowl of ice water, then drain and skin. Place in a bowl and toss with lemon juice.
• Tie 1 tablespoon cloves, the allspice and the cinnamon stick in a cheesecloth or muslin bag. In a pot large enough to accommodate all the peaches, combine vinegar, water, sugar, spice bag and vanilla bean and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises. Add peaches to the pot and continue to simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until a toothpick can easily penetrate down to the pit. Remove from heat.
• Using tongs, carefully remove each peach from pot and transfer to a bowl. When cool enough to handle, cut in half and remove pits. Stud each half with a clove and return to pot. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• The next day return pot to stove and flip over the peach halves. Squeeze spice bag over the pot to extract fragrant brine, and discard bag. Bring peaches back to a boil and turn off the heat.
• Pack peaches into hot, sterilized jars. Pour in syrup, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Cut vanilla bean into halves or thirds and put a piece into each jar. Seal jars, allow to cool and refrigerate for up to 2 months.

PICKLED-PEACH AND MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH FRIED CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Cut each chicken breast horizontally almost completely through, leaving one side intact. Open up like a book. Cover with plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/4 inch thick.
• Whisk eggs in a shallow dish; season with salt and pepper. Put flour in another dish, season with salt and pepper, and whisk to combine. Heat 1 inch safflower oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high until a thermometer registers 375 degrees (a bit of flour should sizzle immediately when dropped in).
• Working with one breast at a time, season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour mixture, tapping off excess. Dip in eggs, letting excess drip off, then coat again in flour mixture. Immediately place in hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes a side. Remove with tongs and let drain on paper towels. Season with salt. Repeat with remaining chicken, adjusting heat as necessary to maintain oil temperature.
• Toss together peaches, brine, bocconcini, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, top cutlets with peach mixture and arugula, sprinkle with basil, and drizzle with more olive oil and more brine.

SWEET-PICKLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, sugar, spices, and 2 tablespoons salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Fill clean containers tightly with peaches. Add boiling brine to cover completely. Let cool completely. Cover, label, and refrigerate at least 1 week before serving, or up to 3 months.