Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
4 pound

peaches

slightly under ripe

3 cup

onions

sliced

1 cup

olive oil

1 tbsp

turmeric

1 tbsp

cumin

ground

2 tsp

garlic

minced

1 tsp

ginger

minced

1 tsp

red hot chili pepper

dried

0.5 tsp

black pepper

0.5 tsp

cardamom seeds

ground

0.5 tsp

dry mustard

0.25 tsp

nutmeg

0.25 tsp

cloves

ground

2 cup

white wine vinegar

0.67 cup

brown sugar

firmly packed

0.67 cup

sugar

white

Step 1
~4 min

Slice the onions.

Step 2
~4 min

Saute onions in olive oil for five minutes or until tender.

Step 3
~4 min

Add turmeric, cumin, garlic, ginger, red chili pepper, black pepper, cardamom, dry mustard, nutmeg, and cloves to the onions.

Step 4
~4 min

Saute spices for 2 minutes.

Step 5
~4 min

Stir in white wine vinegar, brown sugar, and white sugar.

Step 6
~4 min

Simmer, partly covered, for 15 minutes.

Step 7
~4 min

Blanch peaches in boiling water for 1 minute.

Step 8
~4 min

Drain, peel, pit, and slice the peaches.

Step 9
~4 min

Add peaches to onion mixture.

Step 10
~4 min

Simmer until peaches are just tender.

Step 11
~4 min

Transfer peaches with a slotted spoon to sterilized mason jars.

Step 12
~4 min

Reduce syrup over high heat to 1 1/2 cups.

Step 13
~4 min

Add syrup slowly to jars, almost covering the fruit.

Step 14
~4 min

Stir.

Step 15
~4 min

Fill jars slowly with syrup, cap loosely, and cool.

Step 16
~4 min

Tighten caps and let stand in a dark place for at least 2 weeks.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made weeks in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (spices)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled meats.

Serve as part of a cheese board.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled pork
Sharp cheeses

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Africa

Cultural Significance

Preserving fruits for later consumption is a common practice.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holiday Meals
Special Occasions

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Summer
Thanksgiving
Christmas

Popularity Score

65/100

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