The peaches on this tree still aren’t ripe but it’s getting close.
This is the most peaches we’ve ever had on one tree. Even after having pruned the tree, and then thinning the peaches, there are way too many still on the tree.
It’s time for me to return Addie to her parents and I was debating if I was going to drive there one day, spend the night and return home. That’s 20 hours in the car in two days. I can do it but I was hoping to spend a bit of time with them. Vince said he would take care of the peaches. I almost giggled because that would be so fun to watch. Vince has never done any canning or freeze drying. We talked about the canning process and decided we’d do a trial run of canning something before I leave. I found a website I trust that explained the process, start to finish, and sent him the link. We like a medium syrup so we talked about making that. I explained about washing the jars and told him where all the supplies were located – Fruit Fresh, jar grabber/tongs, etc.
He began reading the the info on the link I sent him.
Vince: This says you can’t can white peaches.
Me: Are those white peaches?
Vince: I think I remember that they’re white peaches.
He had picked a few to bring them in the house to see how well they would ripen off the vine. He grabbed one of those. Yes . . white peaches. Because the white peaches are low acid, the only suggested way of preserving them is freezing and we have zero space in the freezer. Vince called around to see about trying to find a freezer to buy and there still aren’t any.
I believe we’ll be giving away a lot of peaches soon!
danielle says
Darn it – I LOVE white peaches (and white nectarines!!). I would so be there with my hands out – and boxes to fill! LOL
Tee says
I wonder if they would be good as pickles? In a light, sweet brine, like a Bread and Butter pickle, without the spices. Bet you could do a quick pickle, only need an hour or so, with them now to see if you would like them…Well, google is your friend. Lots of pickled peach recipes…go on a hunt. 🙂
Judy Laquidara says
A few of those would be fine but we have hundreds and hundreds of pounds of peaches.
Darla says
Dehydrate? Freeze dry?
Judy Laquidara says
We can do some freeze drying but there are so many and with a couple of dehydrators and one freeze dryer, we wouldn’t make much of a dent in them.
Cinda Moulds says
We’re enjoying a store bought jar of peach salsa. Maybe you could find a recipe to try, that could be canned.
Dottie says
Those are BEAUTIFUL!
Nelle Coursey says
I would love some! You can just put them in a bag and put them under the carport if you have any left. I would offer my freezer but I have no more room in it either.
Susan Nixon says
Can’t you just add some acid to them?
Jeanette says
Peach butter, fruit leather
Rosalie says
Do you know the variety of peach – name?
I planted a white peach more than 20 years ago and afraid it isn’t going to last much longer.
Judy Laquidara says
I do not. This is the one fruit tree that was here when we bought the place.
QuilterBea says
Can you buy a freezer in Missouri and take it to Texas when you return?
Sandi B says
Oh, man! I wish I was closer. I’d love to help!