Question on Canning Peaches

[JRmom]

I canned a few quarts a couple of weeks ago, would like to can more as the produce market has a good price on them. But... I had a terrible time trying to get the pit out and usually made a mess of one half. Is there an easy way to do this? Am I missing something?

 

[old fashioned]

I'm by no means an expert on this, but peaches can be difficult. I usually peel, then cut along the natural crease all the way around then gently but firmly kinda twist & pull apart, then pop out the pit (I hope that made sense). Sometimes it works & sometimes not. If not, then I'll cut across the opposite way around (looks like cutting it into equal 1/4's) and this usually works. And sometimes, despite my best efforts, I still end up with some peach 'bits & pieces'. It may not 'look' great, but all tastes great.
Probably someone else may have better ideas, so I'll be waiting for others replies too

 

[TanksHill]

Some peaches are better for canning. Freestone peaches are much easier to deal with. I have canned the other as well. I would use a knife and cut slices off the stone as I go.

A bit more work though.



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[mandieg4]

Freestone peaches are best for canning halves, but they have to be ripe. If they aren't ripe they won't be easy to get off the stone. If I have cling stone peaches I usually can them as slices instead of halves