Name: Southern Charm: Sweet Tea Infused Peaches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 8-10 firm, ripe freestone peaches; 3 family-size tea bags (black tea recommended); 2 quarts filtered water; 1 cup granulated sugar

Peaches

Sweet Tea Peaches

Aug 14, 2025
by Abagail Hackett
- 5.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

10 mins
TOTAL TIME

25 mins
SERVING

8 People
VIEWS

3

Capture the essence of a Southern summer with these delicately sweet and aromatic Sweet Tea Peaches. Perfectly ripe peaches infused with the refreshing flavor of sweet tea create a delightful treat that can be enjoyed on its own, or as a unique addition to cocktails and desserts. A taste of sunshine in every bite!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

8-10 firm, ripe freestone peaches

3 family-size tea bags (black tea recommended)

2 quarts filtered water

1 cup granulated sugar

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

33 g
Cholesterol

0 mg
Fiber

1 g
Protein

1 g
Saturated Fat

0 g
Sodium

5 mg
Sugar

32 g
Fat

0 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

Prepare the Peaches: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Simultaneously, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. (5 minutes)

02

Step

2 mins

Blanch the Peaches: Gently lower the peaches into the boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. (1-2 minutes per batch)

03

Step

7 mins

Cool the Peaches: Remove the peaches from the boiling water using a slotted spoon and immediately transfer them to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool completely. (5-10 minutes)

04

Step

15 mins

Peel and Prepare: Once cooled, peel the peaches. The skins should slip off easily. Halve the peaches, remove the pits, and cut each half into wedges. (15 minutes)

05

Step

10 mins

Sterilize Jars: While peaches are cooling, sterilize jars to avoid contamination. (10 minutes)

06

Step

10 mins

Place Peach Wedges: Carefully arrange the peach wedges in the clean, sterile jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top. (10 minutes)

07

Step

10 mins

Brew the Sweet Tea: In a large saucepan, combine 6 cups of water and the tea bags. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and allow to steep for 5 minutes. (10 minutes)

08

Step

2 mins

Dissolve Sugar: Remove the tea bags from the saucepan. Stir in the sugar until it is completely dissolved, creating a clear, sweet tea. (2 minutes)

09

Step

5 mins

Combine: Stir in the remaining water and pour the sweet tea over the peaches in the jars, ensuring they are fully submerged. Leave about 1/4 inch of headspace. (5 minutes)

10

Step

0 mins

Preserve or Refrigerate: Place the lids on the jars and process according to standard canning procedures for long-term storage. Alternatively, refrigerate the peaches for at least 4 hours, or up to 1 week, to allow the flavors to meld.

For a richer flavor, consider adding a vanilla bean or a cinnamon stick to the sweet tea while it steeps.
Experiment with different types of tea! Earl Grey, green tea, or herbal blends can all add unique notes to the peaches.
These Sweet Tea Peaches are excellent served over vanilla ice cream, pound cake, or as a flavorful addition to a cheese board.
If canning, always follow proper sterilization and processing guidelines to ensure food safety.

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