Canning Peach Jam
22 Steps -- Step 5

Peel, Split and Trim Peaches

Bernice uses a small knife to slip the skins. If the dipping in the hot water was done properly the skins should slip off quickly and easily. Bernice works over a small bowl to put the skins, bad spots and pits. Next Bernice uses her knife to trim off bad spots on the peaches. Bernice insert the knife into the natural split of the peach to split it into two halves and remove the pit. At this time you will be glad you bought "Freestone Peaches" and not "Cling Peaches." We bought "Red Haven" peaches. Bernice uses her small knife to clean out the center of the peach. Sometimes there is some heavy strings surrounding the pit.