Creating Honey-Baked Canned Peaches is simple if you follow these steps:

1. Prepare Jars: Sterilize canning jars and lids by boiling them in water for 10 minutes.

2. Peel and Slice Peaches: Gently peel the peaches and cut them into slices.

3. Prepare Syrup: In a saucepan, combine honey, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the honey dissolves.

4. Add Spices: If using, stir in ground cinnamon and nutmeg into the syrup.

5. Pack Peaches: Place the sliced peaches into the sterilized jars, packing them tightly but not overly so.

6. Fill Jars: Pour the hot honey syrup over the peaches, leaving about 1/2-inch headspace at the top.

7. Seal Jars: Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean cloth. Place the lids on and screw on the bands until fingertip-tight.

8. Process Jars: Process in a boiling water bath for 20-30 minutes, depending on your altitude.

9. Cool and Store: Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool completely on a clean towel or cooling rack. Ensure that the lids have sealed properly by pressing down in the center of each lid.

10. Label and Store: Once cooled, label the jars with the date and store them in a cool, dark place.

Following these steps will yield amazing honey-baked peaches that you can enjoy for months to come.