Peach Chutney
The versatile peach is a good source of vitamin A - a powerful promoter of good health.
Makes about 6 cups
6 cups (1.5 L) firm peaches, peeled, seeded and sliced
5 tablespoons (75 ml) Fruit-Fresh powder
8 cups (2 L) water
1/2 cup (125 ml) gingerroot cut in 1/4" strips, 1" long
1 cup (250 ml) raisins
1 1/4 cups (312 ml) white wine vinegar
1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 large clove garlic (crushed)
2 cups (500 ml) brown sugar
1 cup (250 ml) chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
Tie up in cheesecloth:
2 tablespoons (30 ml) mustard seeds
1 tablespoon (15 ml) hot red pepper flakes
8-10 cloves
1 stick cinnamon (crushed)
Combine Fruit-Fresh and water. Slice peaches into solution to coat all pieces of fruit. Drain peaches well and combine with remaining ingredients in saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, covered. Cool and let stand (covered) overnight to plump up fruit and allow flavors to blend. The next day, cook gently for 15 minutes, uncovered. Cool again, stirring occasionally. Bring to boil once again. Discard cheesecloth bag. Pour into sterilized jars, wipe top of jar and seal immediately.
Per tablespoon: 27.9 calories(117 kJ), 7.3 g carbohydrate, 0.2 g protein, 0 g fat.
This recipe is fat free and suitable for heart smart diets.