Peach Chutney Recipe
Peach chutney is a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors that can elevate any meal. This Indian-inspired chutney is not only delicious but also versatile. You can use it as a marinade, condiment, or glaze.
Servings 16
Calories 37kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Peaches 2 large peeled, chopped
- ½ cup Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Red chili flakes , Optional
- ½ teaspoon Cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Prep Peaches:
- Start by peeling the peaches. If the peaches are ripe, you can easily peel the skin with your hands. You can use a peeler as well. If you’ve a lot of peaches to peel then you might want to consider poaching them to remove the skin.
- For poaching, fill a pot with enough water to submerge the peaches. Bring the water to a gentle boil. Use a sharp knife to make a small "X" on the bottom of each peach. Carefully place the peaches into the boiling water. Let them blanch for 30 seconds to 1 minute so the skin loosens up without cooking the peaches. Transfer the blanched peaches to the ice water bath. Once the peaches are cool enough to handle, use your fingers or a paring knife to gently peel off the skin.
- Cut the peeled peaches in half and remove the pits. Finely chop them using a sharp knife.
Make Peach Chutney:
- Add chopped peaches, sugar, chili flakes, cumin, garam masala, and salt in a pan. Mix well.
- Let the mixture simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the peaches are very soft. Stir occasionally.
- Using a potato masher, mash the mixture slightly (keeping it slightly chunky. Continue to cook until you get desired consistency.
- Lastly, add apple cider vinegar and mix well. Enjoy!
Notes
- A wider pan helps in faster evaporation of the peach juices, speeding up the cooking process.
- For a smooth textured peach chutney, you can blend the mixture.
- Adjust or skip the chili flakes based on your preference. You can even replace red chili flakes with paprika or omit it for a milder chutney.
- If you use unripe peaches, you must add more sugar to balance out their tart flavor. You can increase the amount of sugar to your liking.
- The cooking time will depend on your batch size. The larger the batch, the more time it will take to cook.
Nutrition
Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg
