Description
This homemade peach chutney is a deliciously sweet and savory condiment made with fresh peaches, spices, and a touch of ginger. Perfect for pairing with grilled meats, cheese boards, or sandwiches, this chutney is easy to prepare on the stovetop and can be refrigerated or canned for longer storage. Its vibrant flavor profile adds a lovely Indian-inspired twist to any meal, and it’s both vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Chutney Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh peaches (peeled, pitted, and chopped)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped peaches, finely chopped onion, golden raisins, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, crushed red pepper flakes if using, and salt. Stir gently to combine all components evenly.
- Bring to Boil: Heat the mixture until it reaches a gentle boil, allowing the sugar to dissolve and the flavors to start melding together. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the chutney simmer uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes. Stir occasionally during this period, allowing the peach mixture to thicken and the fruit to soften thoroughly, achieving the desired chutney consistency.
- Cool: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the chutney to cool to room temperature. Cooling helps the flavors deepen and the chutney to thicken further.
- Store: Transfer the cooled chutney into sterilized jars and refrigerate. The chutney will continue to thicken as it chills. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or process jars in a water bath for longer shelf life.
Notes
- This peach chutney complements grilled meats, cheese boards, and sandwiches beautifully.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For extended preservation, process jars using a water bath canning method.
- You can adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the spice level or omit them for a milder flavor.
- Ensure jars are sterilized properly to avoid contamination if storing long term.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
