Sweet Peach Chutney Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time2 Hr 40 Min
Ready In2 Hr 45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Ingredients
| Firm ripe peaches - 10 pounds | ||
| Cinnamon sticks | 2 | |
| Medium - dry sherry - 1 cup | ||
| Cardamom pods - 6 | ||
| Sugar | 1 pound | |
| Raisins | 5 Ounce | |
| Lemon juice | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Almond extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
Directions
MAKING
1) In a large saucepan of water ,heat water to boil and take away from heat.
2) Add in 8-12 peaches, allow to remain for a minute, then take out 1 peach and pare off the skin and keep it aside.
3) Continue the same process with the other peaches in the water.
4) Further soak the rest of the peaches, a few at a time, in the hot water, heating it if needed,removing the peel and keeping them aside.
divide each peach into 2 halves,remove the stone and then chop the flesh.
5) In a large saucepan or preserving pan,mix together the peaches, cinnamon, sherry, cardamom pods, sugar, raisins, lemon juice, and almond extract.
6) Allow the mixture to a boil, mixing many a times.
7) Lower the heat and reduce to a simmer and cook over moderate-low heat for 2 hours, mixing at frequent intervals till the consistency of the mixture becomes very thick.
8) Lower the heat, if needed to avoid burning.
FINALISING
9) Allow the chutney to cool considerable.
I10) nto a clean, dry glass or ceramic jars, transfer the chutney and cover with nonmetallic, airtight lids.
11) Store in a cool, dark place or the refrigerator.
SERVING
12) Serve when you wish with dishes or snacks of your choice.
1) In a large saucepan of water ,heat water to boil and take away from heat.
2) Add in 8-12 peaches, allow to remain for a minute, then take out 1 peach and pare off the skin and keep it aside.
3) Continue the same process with the other peaches in the water.
4) Further soak the rest of the peaches, a few at a time, in the hot water, heating it if needed,removing the peel and keeping them aside.
divide each peach into 2 halves,remove the stone and then chop the flesh.
5) In a large saucepan or preserving pan,mix together the peaches, cinnamon, sherry, cardamom pods, sugar, raisins, lemon juice, and almond extract.
6) Allow the mixture to a boil, mixing many a times.
7) Lower the heat and reduce to a simmer and cook over moderate-low heat for 2 hours, mixing at frequent intervals till the consistency of the mixture becomes very thick.
8) Lower the heat, if needed to avoid burning.
FINALISING
9) Allow the chutney to cool considerable.
I10) nto a clean, dry glass or ceramic jars, transfer the chutney and cover with nonmetallic, airtight lids.
11) Store in a cool, dark place or the refrigerator.
SERVING
12) Serve when you wish with dishes or snacks of your choice.
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