09/13/2025
More peaches, please! 🍑 Sweet and Sour Peach Chutney is the best way to use ’em before they fade from farmers’ markets (but not from our summer-loving hearts).
1 lb (450 g) peaches
1/4 cup (60 mL) dried currants
1 small red onion, thinly slivered
1/3 cup (80 mL) apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup (60 mL) honey
2 Tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh gingerroot
2 Tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped rosemary
Zest of 1 lemon
3/4 tsp (4 mL) dried red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground allspice
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
Using tip of paring knife, slice small “x” in bottom of each peach. Bring large pot of water to a boil. Place peaches into boiling water for 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, remove from water and transfer to large bowl filled with ice water. Let cool until just comfortable to handle. Peel skins off peaches by hand but use knife for any stubborn spots. Chop peeled and pitted peaches into 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) chunks.
In large pot, combine peaches, currants, onion, cider vinegar, honey, ginger, rosemary, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Cook over medium, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until peaches soften and start to fall apart when stirring chutney, and most liquid is gone, about 30 minutes.
Let chutney cool and then place in 2 - 1 cup (250 mL) jars. Seal shut and refrigerate; keeps for up to 3 weeks in fridge or freezer for up to 4 months.
