Description

This tangy and sweet Peach Chutney combines ripe peaches, raisins, dried cranberries, and warm spices into a thick, jam-like condiment. Perfect served with meats like pork, chicken, or turkey, and equally delicious as a dip or glaze, this versatile recipe offers a vibrant burst of flavor and is a wonderful way to showcase seasonal fruit.

Ingredients

Units Scale

Main Ingredients

4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced (about 6-7 peaches)
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup sweet onion, diced
1 jar McCormick crystallized ginger (about 2 oz or 1/4 cup chopped)
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
7 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 pouch Certo liquid fruit pectin

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Prepare the peaches: Peel and dice the fresh peaches, measuring out about 4 cups (from 6–7 peaches). Set aside.
Combine ingredients: In a large pot, add the peaches, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, raisins, dried cranberries, diced onion, crystallized ginger, sea salt, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, ground ginger, and granulated sugar. Do not add the pectin yet.
Cook the chutney: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring regularly to prevent sticking or scorching. Once boiling, continue to stir constantly for one minute.
Add pectin: Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in the Certo liquid fruit pectin. Continue to stir for about 5 minutes as it cools slightly. This ensures the chutney thickens properly.
Serve or store: Serve the chutney at room temperature as a topping for pork, ham, chicken, or turkey. Alternatively, use as a dip or sandwich spread.
Storage: Transfer the chutney into airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 4 months in a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and remove from fridge 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Yields about 10 cups. Standard serving size is 1/4 cup; recipe makes roughly 40 servings.
Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 4 months.
This recipe can be gifted—store in sterilized jars for friends or family.
If interested in canning, consult your local guidelines for safe processing, as acidity and canning times may vary.
Try alternative fruits like apricots, plumcots, pears, or mango. Adjust sugar if fruit is more sweet or tart.
Swap out raisins or cranberries for other dried fruits you love.
Blend with cream cheese to create a dip, or use as a glaze for ham or a marinade for meats.
You can reduce the sugar, but note that the chutney may be less thick.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 110
Sugar: 23g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg