Peach Salsa Recipe for Canning

Summer’s bounty is at its peak when juicy peaches are ripe and ready to be transformed into something extraordinary.
This peach salsa recipe perfectly blends sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors that elevate your taste buds. Best of all, you can enjoy this delicious salsa all year round by canning it!

Here’s a delicious recipe for Peach Salsa

Ingredients for peach salsa recipe:

4 pounds ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded, and diced
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
1 cup lime juice
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Equipment:

Large pot
Canning jars and lids
Canning pot
Jar lifter
Canning funnel

Instructions for the peach salsa recipe:

1. Prepare the peaches: Peel, pit, and dice the peaches.
2. Combine ingredients: In a large pot, combine the peaches, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño peppers, lime juice, white vinegar, brown sugar, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.
3. Cook the salsa: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the salsa has thickened and the flavors have blended.
4. Prepare jars: Wash canning jars and lids in hot soapy water. Sterilize the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
5. Can the salsa: Ladle the hot salsa into the sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe the jar rims clean. Place the lids and rings on tightly.
6. Process jars: Place the filled jars in a canning pot filled with water. Bring to a boil and process for 20 minutes.
7. Cool and store: Remove the jars from the canning pot and let them cool undisturbed for 24 hours. Check the lids to ensure a proper seal. Store canned salsa in a cool, dark place.

Tips:

1. For a spicier salsa, increase the amount of jalapeño peppers or add other chili peppers.
2. Adjust the sweetness of the salsa by increasing or decreasing the amount of brown sugar.
3. This salsa is delicious with tortilla chips, grilled chicken, or fish tacos.
Enjoy your homemade peach salsa!

Estimated nutritional information per serving (around 1 cup) for this peach salsa recipe:

Please note that these values are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes:
Calories: 150-180 calories
Total Carbohydrates: 30 grams
Fat: 2 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Sodium:250 milligrams
Sugar: 20 grams

This approximate nutritional breakdown may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used.

Thank you and enjoy the meal. Bon Appetite, Alex B.