This vibrant Peach Chutney is a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors that comes together in just 25 minutes. Perfect as a condiment for grilled meats, cheese boards, or simply spread on toast, this homemade chutney provides a burst of summer freshness in every bite.
With only 168 calories per serving and packed with natural fruit sugars, it’s a healthier alternative to store-bought preserves that will brighten up any meal.
Classic Peach Chutney Ingredients
- Fresh Peaches: 4 cups, peeled and diced (6-7 ripe peaches)
- Vinegar & Citrus: 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice for tangy balance
- Dried Fruits: 1 cup raisins and 1/2 cup dried cranberries for natural sweetness
- Aromatics: 1/3 cup sweet onion (diced) and crystallized ginger for depth
- Spice Blend: Sea salt, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, and ground ginger for warmth
- Sweetener: 7 1/2 cups granulated sugar for preservation and taste
- Setting Agent: 1 pouch Certo liquid fruit pectin for perfect consistency
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep Work: Carefully peel and slice fresh peaches until you have 4 cups worth
- Combine: Mix peaches and all ingredients except pectin in a large pot
- Cook: Heat until reaching a rolling boil, stirring for one minute consistently
- Finishing Touch: Remove from heat, blend in pectin, and stir for 5 minutes while cooling
- Serving: Let reach room temperature before pairing with your favorite meats
- Storage: Keep in fridge for 2 weeks or freeze up to 4 months. Bring to room temp 30 minutes before serving
Storage Tips
This peach chutney keeps beautifully in your fridge for up to 2 weeks when stored in an airtight container. Want to make it last longer? Pop it in the freezer! It stays fresh for up to 4 months in a freezer-safe container.
Just remember to move it to your fridge the night before you plan to use it. For the best flavor, take it out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving – this lets all those amazing spices and flavors really shine.
Serving Suggestions
Your homemade peach chutney will add a sweet and spicy zip to so many dishes! Try it spooned over roasted pork loin for a Sunday dinner that’ll wow everyone at the table. It’s also amazing with ham, adding a fruity contrast to the salty meat.
For weeknight meals, spread it on grilled chicken breasts or turkey cutlets. The blend of peaches, cranberries, and warming spices makes this chutney a perfect partner for any meat that needs a flavor boost!
Variations & Substitutions
Can’t find fresh peaches? You can use frozen peaches – just thaw and drain them first. If you’re not a fan of raisins, try chopped dried apricots instead. No dried cranberries? Double up on the raisins!
For the crystallized ginger, you could use 2 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger root if you prefer. Want it less sweet? Feel free to reduce the sugar by up to 1 cup – just know this might change the texture a bit. And if sweet onions aren’t available, red onions work great too!
Peach Chutney
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
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
- 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
Instructions
- Peel and slice the peaches and add them to a large pot with all other ingredients except the pectin.
- Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat. Once boiling, stir constantly for one minute.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in the pectin. Continue stirring for 5 minutes, allowing it to cool slightly.
- Serve chutney at room temperature over pork, ham, chicken or turkey. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 4 months in a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Remove from the fridge 30 minutes prior to serving.
