California Peach Chutney Recipes

PEACH CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Add peaches; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add sugars, raisins, molasses, salt, pepper, allspice and 5 tablespoons of vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and remaining vinegar. Serve at room temperature with ham, pork or poultry. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

PEACH CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Score an "x" on the bottom of the peaches and place in boiling water for 30 seconds.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately submerge in ice water.
• Remove peelings and pits being sure to remove any of the "red" from the middle.
• Dice into small chunks.
• Combine all ingredients in large pot and bring to a simmer.
• Simmer until thickened, about 1 hour.
• While simmering prepare glass jars, lids and rings according the USDA guidelines for water bath canning.
• Ladle hot chutney into jars leaving a 1/4" headspace.
• Wipe rims and place seals on top and screw rings.
• Process in water bath for 10 minutes.

SPICY PEACH CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large heavy pot, stir together the peaches, raisins, garlic, onion, preserved ginger, chili powder, mustard seed, curry powder, brown sugar and cider vinegar. Wrap the pickling spice in a cheesecloth bag, and place in the pot.
• Bring to a boil, and cook over medium heat uncovered until the mixture reaches your desired consistency. It will take about 1 1/2 hours to get a good thick sauce. Stir frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom.
• Remove the spice bag, and ladle into hot sterilized jars. Wipe the rims with a clean moist cloth. Seal with lids and rings, and process in a barely simmering water bath for 10 minutes, or the time recommended by your local extension for your area. The water should cover the jars completely.