Peach Chutney
- 4 pounds firm, ripe peaches
- 1 2/3 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh peeled ginger
- 1 small red onion, slivered
- 12 cardamom pods, lightly cracked
- 2 to 4 dried hot red chiles, such as cayennestemmed, seeded and thinly sliced
- Salt
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water.
- Using a paring knife, score the bottom of each peach with a small X.
- Add the peaches to the boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer them to the ice water with a slotted spoon.
- Peel the peaches, then halve them and remove the pits.
- Cut the peaches into 3/4-inch dice.
- In a medium, enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the brown sugar with the vinegar, ginger, onion and cardamom; stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Simmer over moderately low heat until the onion is slightly softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add the peaches, chiles and a pinch of salt and simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are very soft and translucent, about 1 hour.
- Ladle the chutney into five 1/2-pint canning jars, tapping lightly on a flat surface to release any air bubbles.
- Seal the jars and refrigerate for up to 6 months.
firm, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ginger, red onion, cardamom pods, red chiles, salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/peach-chutney (may not work)