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canning vs. freezing?

15 years ago

I have a question for you experienced canners out there. I have frozen peaches a few years ago but have not canned peaches. Which would yield a better product - freezing or canning? Please pardon my ignorance here...and thanks for your help - I have a tree thats almost ready!

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BeverlyAL
15 years ago
Peaches is one product that is good both canned and frozen. Frozen is best IMHO because they have a fresher taste.

Beverly
Marigene
15 years ago
I fully agree with Beverly!
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I agree that the taste is fresher. That said, I always can mine to reserve the freezer space for meats, berries, breads, etc that aren't good/can't be canned.
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I just got a bushel of Red Haven peaches today. Some I'll make peach butter with, other's I'll make into peach preserves and the rest will be a few desserts and canned. I never have enough freezer space and I like opening a jar when the mood strikes.

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girlsingardens
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I do some of both. I like the fresh flavor of the frozen and the kids eat the half frozen ones like popsicles. But then the canned ones still taste better than the ones that are commercially canned so to save room and for convenience I do can some. Last time I canned them I used honey for the light syrup, they really have a good flavor and you can taste just a hint of honey, okay for the girls but won't work for the baby. I also made a bunch of peaches into babyfood for the baby to come in November.

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trixietx
15 years ago
I prefer frozen peaches also, they just taste fresher to me.
sandylaine
Original Author
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Thanks for all the input - I think I may do both this year because I too need to conserve space in the freezer - hubby is an avid hunter and you never know what he's going to put in there! Nancy - I've never tried peach butter - is this a recipe you can share? Sounds great...
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I LOVE canned pickled peaches, but I can't get Freestone peaches that are the best to pickle.

I meant to add this to my previous post.
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There is a peach thread going, I just posted the peach butter recipe on that.

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Here is a link that might be useful: Peaches

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