Can you pickle peaches

Answer 1

Peaches can be pickled, for example, 8 large ripe and firm peaches. 12oz granulated sugar, 1 pint white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 level desert spoon coriander seeds and 1 level desert spoon pepper corns, 3 shallots peeled and finely sliced. Put into a large saucepan and simmer until all sugar is dissolved. In another saucepan of boiling water, place peaches, halved, stones removed and boil for a few seconds . Place peaches in other mixture and poach for 15 minutes. Remove peaches and boil liqueur until reduced by half. Put peaches into bottle, pour over liqueur and if necessary top up after 24 hours. Seal jar and keep for 6 weeks before using