Sweet Tea Peaches

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Try these sweet tea peaches for a unique dessert or to " "experience a Southern summer in a jar"! Once peaches are gone, the remaining tea is delicious in craft cocktails!

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Sweet tea peaches in jar and 2 halves on cutting board
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 quarts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 8 to 10 large peaches

  • 3 family-size tea bags

  • 2 quarts water

  • 1 cup sugar

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Make an ice bath in a large bowl.  Place peaches in the boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, working in batches if necessary.  Remove peaches from boiling water and place in the ice bath until cool.  

  2. Peel and pit each peach then cut into wedges. Place cut peaches in clean sterile jars.  

  3. Add tea bags and 6 cups water to a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil, turn off heat, and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags from pot and stir in sugar until dissolved. Stir in remaining water and pour over peaches in jars until they are fully covered. Place tops on jar and process as desired. Alternatively, refrigerate peaches at least 4 hours and up to 1 week. 

    Sweet tea peaches in jar and 2 halves on cutting board

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

131 Calories
0g Fat
33g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 131
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 167mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.