Peach Chutney | Greedy Gourmet

Question 1

What Kind of Peach Should I Use?

Accepted Answer

There are many types of peaches out there, ranging from easy to find to less commonly found. Different varieties of peaches fall under three categories: freestone, semi-freestone, and clingstone.

When making chutney, any of these types will work, as long as you have ripe peaches, and of course depending on what you can find in your area.

Yellow peaches are the most common, with white peaches being the other color you'll find in your store or farmer's market. All three types have both yellow peaches and white peaches.

Freestone peaches

These are the most commonly found peaches in the grocery market. They are called freestone because the flesh of the peach falls easily away from the pit or the "stone." With yellow or white flesh, these peaches tend to be less juicy than semi-freestone and clingstones. Varieties include Nectarines, Honey Babe peaches, and Madison peaches.

Clingstone peaches

This type of peach has flesh that commonly clings to the pit of the peach, making it slightly harder to separate. Despite that inconvenience, they are sweet, soft, and very juicy. Unfortunately for the average consumer, clingstone varieties tend to be difficult to find because they are used commercially in restaurants more commonly than freestone. Varieties include Peento peaches, Melba peaches, and Cardinal peaches.

Semi-freestone peaches

Somewhere between clingstone and freestone lies semi-freestone. These peaches are nearly as sweet as a clingstone, with flesh that easily removes from the pit. Varieties of these peaches include Babcock peaches, Red Haven peaches, and Donut peaches.

Question 2

How do I store leftovers?

Accepted Answer

You should store leftover peach chutney in the refrigerator with the top tightly sealed.

Question 3

How long will this food last in the fridge?

Accepted Answer

This peach chutney will keep in the fridge for two months. Avoid contamination of the chutney by using a fresh spoon to serve the chutney, and never put the chutney back into the jar once it's been sitting out.

Question 4

Can this recipe be scaled?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you have so many peaches that you can make many batches of this delicious peach chutney, do it! Simply tweak the amounts to the weight of your peaches for a glorious supply of peach chutney.

Question 5

Can this recipe be made in advance?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and chutney is even better having sat for a while before opening. So be sure to give your peach chutney at least a month in a cool, dark place before opening and enjoying it for the best results.

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