Spiced Peaches / Pickling Syrup

Prepare Pickling Syrup (recipe below). Add peeled peaches, whole or half, to syrup; simmer until peaches are tender. Remove spice bag. Pack peaches in clean hot jars; cover with syrup. Seal immediately. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Pickling Syrup
3 cups sugar
3 cups light corn syrup
2 cups water
2 cups cider vinegar
4 sticks cinnamon
2 tsp. whole cloves

Stir together sugar, corn syrup, water, and vinegar in 5-quart kettle. Tie spices in cheesecloth and add to sugar mixture. Bring to boil over medium heat and boil 15 minutes. Makes enough syrup for 4 pounds peaches, pears or watermelon rind or 2 pounds dried fruit.