Sweet-Pickled Peaches

Name: Sweet-Pickled Peaches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 7 d
Yield: Makes 2 pints
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar or apple-cider vinegar; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 2 small dried bay leaves; 1 whole clove; 1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns; 1/2 medium cinnamon stick; Coarse salt; 6 small peaches, preferably freestone, peeled, halved, and pitted

Source: Martha Stewart Living, September 2015

7 days 15 mins Makes 2 pints

Total Time Prep Yield

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar or apple-cider vinegar
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 small dried bay leaves
1 whole clove
1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1/2 medium cinnamon stick
Coarse salt
6 small peaches, preferably freestone, peeled, halved, and pitted

Directions

1. Combine vinegar, sugar, spices, and 2 tablespoons salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Fill clean containers tightly with peaches. Add boiling brine to cover completely. Let cool completely. Cover, label, and refrigerate at least 1 week before serving, or up to 3 months.