Peach Chutney
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This easy Peach Chutney is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy. With the bright spark of fresh jalapeño and the natural sweetness of ripe peaches, it’s as versatile as it is delicious, elevating everything from simple grilled pork or chicken to elegant cheese boards. You get a little summer in every bite!
Why This Recipe is a Keeper!
There’s nothing quite like sun-kissed summer peaches! This sweet and tangy Peach Chutney with jalapeno preserves the flavor of ripe summer peaches long after the season ends. It’s a beautiful way to bottle up summer!
This Peach Chutney recipe is:
- Easy! Comes together quickly on the stovetop with minimal prep.
- Perfectly balanced. Juicy summer peaches and fresh jalapeno create the perfect sweet-heat balance with the right amount of tang.
- Versatile! Peach Chutney adds a gourmet touch to pork chops, chicken breasts, sandwiches, and cheese boards.
- A keeper! Store it in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze to enjoy later.
This Peach Chutney recipe is a simple, straightforward way to add bold, seasonal flavor to almost anything. Once you taste it, you’ll want to keep a jar on hand all summer and maybe even beyond!
How to Make PEACH CHUTNEY:
Recipe Ingredients:
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this peach chutney recipe. The exact quantities are on the recipe card below.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions:
- Peaches: If possible, use fresh summer peaches. I prefer to peel them for this peach chutney recipe. Frozen peeled peaches will also work well, but will be watery after thawing. Omit the club soda in this fresh peach recipe and simmer with the juices. I don’t recommend canned peaches.
- Club Soda: Club soda works well to prevent peaches from browning. Because it has a relatively neutral flavor, it won’t require additional sugar like lemon juice.
- Jalapenos: We like heat, so I use the seeds and all. Remove the seeds and membranes; only use the green flesh if you don’t want that much heat. You can also use serrano or Fresno peppers, which will make the peach chutney hotter.
- Ginger: I highly recommend using fresh ginger root rather than the dried spice for the best, freshest, most lively flavor.
Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Gather and prep all the ingredients.
- Pour the club soda into a medium bowl. Peel, pit, and slice the peaches and place them in the club soda. Stir so the peaches are in contact with the club soda but not fully submerged to prevent browning.
- Scoop the slices onto a cutting board, reserving the club soda, and coarsely chop. Return the chopped peaches to the club soda and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and salt. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add the jalapeno and ginger. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until beginning to soften.
- Add the chopped peaches with the club soda and peach juices, apple cider vinegar, and sugar.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently, or until thickened. Turn off the heat and let cool; the chutney will thicken more upon standing. The consistency should be thick, chunky, and jam-like. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate up to 5 days. If not used, freeze until needed.
Chef Tip:
- Chop the peaches by hand rather than using a food processor for the best texture. This keeps the chutney chunky and prevents it from turning into peach sauce as it cooks. Aim for uniform pieces so everything cooks evenly.
Recipe FAQs:
That’s up to you. Peeling is optional and provides a smoother texture. Leaving the skin on will yield a more rustic result. I prefer to peel the peaches.
If fresh peaches aren’t available, I recommend frozen peaches over canned. Frozen peaches are going to be watery after thawing, but you can use that liquid when simmering the chutney. Canned peaches often contain a high level of sugar, so if you want to use canned peaches, opt for peaches in 100% juice and use the juice to simmer the chutney.
It has a gentle kick, but the heat level will depend on your jalapenos and if you use the seeds and membrane. For a mild heat level, remove those.
Yes! The flavor improves once all the flavors meld so it’s perfect to make ahead. Store in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to three months. This recipe is not written for water bath canning.
Serve with:
- Grilled chicken or pork
- Coconut shrimp
- Goat Cheese Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms as part of a cheese board.
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Peach Jalapeno Chutney
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup club soda, or enough so the peaches come in contact with the club soda to prevent browning
- 2 pounds peaches, ripe but firm (12-14 peaches)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion, or 1/2 medium, finely chopped (1 heaping cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded if desired, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Pour the club soda into a medium bowl. Peel, pit, and slice the peaches and place them in the club soda. Stir so the peaches are in contact with the club soda but not fully submerged to prevent browning.
- Scoop the slices onto a cutting board, reserving the club soda, and coarsely chop. Return the chopped peaches to the club soda and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and salt. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
- Add the jalapeno and ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until beginning to soften. Add the chopped peaches with the club soda and peach juices, apple cider vinegar, and sugar.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently, or until thickened.
- Turn off the heat and let cool; the chutney will thicken more upon standing. The consistency should be thick, chunky, and jam-like.
- Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate up to 5 days. If not used, freeze until needed.
Notes
- If fresh peaches aren’t available, I recommend frozen peaches over canned. Frozen peaches are going to be watery after thawing, but you can use that liquid when simmering the chutney.
- Canned peaches often contain a high level of sugar, so if you want to use canned peaches, opt for peaches in 100% juice and use the juice to simmer the chutney.
- Chop the peaches by hand rather than using a food processor for the best texture. This keeps the chutney chunky and prevents it from turning into peach sauce as it cooks. Aim for uniform pieces so everything cooks evenly.
- The flavor improves once all the flavors meld so it’s perfect to make ahead.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.
- This recipe is not written for water bath canning.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are automatically calculated using unbranded products and are estimates only. Actual results may vary based on ingredients used and portion sizes. Adjust as needed for dietary restrictions, allergies, or health concerns.
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I knew this would be a delicious chutney but the measurements all needed adjusting. I used 3 large peaches (1lb) and it took a good a cups of soda water to cover them. I needed twice the apple cider vinegar to achieve a good sweet and sour taste. I needed 1 Serrano and one jalapeno pepper for a good ratio of heat. I scooped out the chopped peaches with a slotted spoon and did not need any more liquid. Still delicious after all the cooking was done.
Hi, Penny, Thank you SO MUCH for your feedback. I’m so sorry you had difficulty, but I’m glad it worked out for you in the end. I took a close look at my recipe, and where I think it went sideways was the instruction to cover the peaches with the club soda. That is going to dilute everything substantially, especially if you’re only using one pound of peaches instead of two pounds, which is what I used. I have revised the recipe and hope you’ll give it another whirl again when you have good peaches. I provide photos at every step and try to write as clearly as possible, but it was confusing. Thanks again!