Follow these steps for perfect results
peaches
slightly under ripe
onions
sliced
olive oil
turmeric
cumin
ground
garlic
minced
ginger
minced
red hot chili pepper
dried
black pepper
cardamom seeds
ground
dry mustard
nutmeg
cloves
ground
white wine vinegar
brown sugar
firmly packed
sugar
white
Slice the onions.
Saute onions in olive oil for five minutes or until tender.
Add turmeric, cumin, garlic, ginger, red chili pepper, black pepper, cardamom, dry mustard, nutmeg, and cloves to the onions.
Saute spices for 2 minutes.
Stir in white wine vinegar, brown sugar, and white sugar.
Simmer, partly covered, for 15 minutes.
Blanch peaches in boiling water for 1 minute.
Drain, peel, pit, and slice the peaches.
Add peaches to onion mixture.
Simmer until peaches are just tender.
Transfer peaches with a slotted spoon to sterilized mason jars.
Reduce syrup over high heat to 1 1/2 cups.
Add syrup slowly to jars, almost covering the fruit.
Stir.
Fill jars slowly with syrup, cap loosely, and cool.
Tighten caps and let stand in a dark place for at least 2 weeks.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure the mason jars are properly sterilized for long-term storage.
Adjust the amount of chili pepper to your desired spice level.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made weeks in advance.
Serve in a small bowl, garnished with a sprig of mint.
Serve as a side dish with grilled meats.
Serve as part of a cheese board.
Pairs well with the sweetness and spice.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Preserving fruits for later consumption is a common practice.
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