Spiced Pickled Peaches: Bottled Summer Sunshine!

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) firm-ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and halved or quartered
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (60ml) bottled lemon juice
• 2 cups (475 ml) apple cider vinegar (5% acidity)
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (120ml) water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice berries
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)