Pickled Peaches

Ingredients

• as needed Ripe peaches
• as needed Whole cloves
• 2 pounds Brown sugar
• 1 gallon White vinegar

Instructions

1. 1Select ripe, but not overly soft peaches. Insert a whole clove into one end of each peach. This will add flavor during the pickling process.
2. 2In a large pot, combine the brown sugar and vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil, skimming off any foam that forms on the surface. Boil for a few minutes to help dissolve the sugar and create a syrup.
3. 3Pour the hot syrup over the prepared peaches, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the pot tightly. Let the peaches sit for a week or two to allow the flavors to meld.
4. 4After the initial period, pour off the vinegar syrup from the peaches. Bring the syrup to a boil again (scald). Pour the hot syrup back over the peaches. This process helps to preserve the peaches for a longer period. The pickled peaches will keep for an extended time.