Spiced Peaches

Pickled peaches are a staple of the holiday table in the lowcountry. Some of the funniest moments of my childhood were when the spicy globes would slide from under someone’s fork and go bouncing across the table, rolling precariously toward a wineglass. They are served with salty country ham and with turkey, in lieu of the New Englander’s cranberry sauce.

Use a large 1½-liter clamp lid jar for this recipe (there are several French brands widely available), then serve it during one o