Cha-cha-chutney!

I got my hands on some more peaches (THANKS MEANIE!!!) and I wanted to try out some chutney. I wanted something sweet and savory. I used this recipe, I know I'm going to forget stuff so, easier to link.

My peaches...4 pounds worth.

Peeled (I found this piranha peeler that is for soft skinned fruit- no need to boil first!! way quicker!!!), chopped and potted with 1/2 an onion and some garlic. This combination, precooking, actually smelled really good.

Then I added 4 cups of Apple cider vinegar, picking spice (in the little bags), cayenne pepper, curry, sugar, and some other crap that I can't remember (please refer to the linked recipe)

I brought everything to a boil, then turned down the heat. And word to the wise, boiling vinegar NOT a pleasant smell. Every time I went near the pot my eyes watered and I had to suppress a gag.

Looks at the pretty deep red color- I also pureed it a bit with my immersion blender, to give it a better texture. The recipe said to cook to desired consistency, about an hour to an hour and a half. I cooked mine for 3 hours before giving up. The vinegar was going to kill me. It made 8 1/2 pint jars.

The finished product.....

I went to taste a little bit that wasn't enough to fill a jar after it cooled. It was not the flavor I was going for. I wanted sweet, savory, a little spice. What I got was tangy with a sweet after taste. Actually it's more like a bbq sauce than a chutney. Slightly disappointing. Next time I wouldn't use as much vinegar, I think that's what killed it.

Oh well... At least I tried. Now I just have to figure out what to do with it.

Rock out with your tangy chutney.