Fresh Peach Chutney: A Delightful Summer Condiment
Fresh Peach Chutney: A Delightful Summer Condiment is a practical, flavor-forward fresh peach chutney recipe with clear ingredients and step-by-step instructions. - Maturation time: Minimum one week, ideally two to four weeks, to allow flavors to amalgamate and vinegar to mellow.
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 ½ kg (3.3 lb) peaches yellow or white, freestone preferred
- 3 ¾ cups (750 gm) brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 8 whole cloves or ½ teaspoon ground
- ½ cup (90 gm) sultanas/golden raisins
- 2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 long red chillies seeds removed, finely chopped
- 3 cups (750 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 2 Granny Smith apples unpeeled, grated
- 3 medium red onions finely chopped
Instructions
- Sterilize jars: Wash jars and lids in hot soapy water or dishwasher. Remove rubber seals from lids. Preheat oven to 130°C (270°F). Place jars and lids on a baking tray and heat for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare peaches: Blanch peaches in boiling water for 20 seconds. Transfer to an ice bath. Peel, remove stones, and cut flesh into large 2.5cm (1 inch) chunks.
- Combine ingredients: Place peaches and remaining ingredients in a large non-reactive saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer vigorously for 60 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Check thickness with a wooden spoon; it is ready when the gap does not fill immediately.
- Cool and bottle: Remove from heat and stand for 10 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick. Fill hot sterilized jars immediately and seal.
- Store: Label and date jars. Store in a cool, dark, dry location.
Notes
- Weighing ingredients is recommended for accuracy.
- Use stainless steel, glass, or enamel pans. Avoid aluminium, copper, or iron.
- If using Kilner jars, remove rubber seals before oven sterilization; boil seals separately for 10 minutes.
- Substitutions: Peaches can be replaced with nectarines or apricots. Red onions can be replaced with brown or white onions. Fresh chillies can be replaced with dried chilli flakes or cayenne pepper. Spices can be adjusted (e.g., turmeric, garlic, ginger).
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- Use stainless steel, glass, or enamel pans. Avoid aluminium, copper, or iron.
- If using Kilner jars, remove rubber seals before oven sterilization; boil seals separately for 10 minutes.
- Substitutions: Peaches can be replaced with nectarines or apricots. Red onions can be replaced with brown or white onions. Fresh chillies can be replaced with dried chilli flakes or cayenne pepper. Spices can be adjusted (e.g., turmeric, garlic, ginger).
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