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- - print recipe --Nectarine or Peach Chutney
- From Kevin West's delightful book, Saving the SeasonMakes 4 pints
- Ingredients
- 5 pounds yellow peaches or nectarines, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 cups organic or turbinado sugar
- 2 cups apple-cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped Vidalia onion
- 1 sweet banana pepper or 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 2 or 3 fresh green jalapeños, diced, or adjust to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated turmeric, or 1/2 teaspoon ground
- 4 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (a ground spice mixture containing pepper, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, nutmeg, cumin, and star anise)
- 2 teaspoons Darjeeling tea (or 4 tea bags)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 3082g | |
| Calories 1641 | |
| Calories from Fat 168 | 10% |
| Total Fat 20.08g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 1.41g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium 6266mg | 179% |
| Total Carbs 350.4g | 93% |
| Dietary Fiber 48.6g | 162% |
| Sugars 272.15g | 181% |
| Protein 38.1g | 61% |
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