Peaches are, by far, one of my favorite fruits to preserve. I mean, I really love canning most fruits, but the things I can do with a peach-wow. One of my most requested recipes right now (and by far one of my favorites) is my peach salsa. I am planning on buying another load of peaches to make more salsa, jam and syrup next week, but took a week off this week to do some pressure canning of summer squash and beans. In the meantime, this is how I make my salsa-I love simple. I have seen other recipes that include extra spices or veggies that just take away from the simple, stunning flavor of this salsa.
Enjoy!
Peach Salsa
6 c pitted peaches, diced
1 1/4 c diced onion
4 jalapeno peppers, diced (seed these if you don't want it too spicy. I personally like only a little edge)
1 bell pepper, preferably red, diced and seeded (though an color will suffice)
1/2 c chopped fresh cilantro or 1/4 c dried
3/4 c white vinegar
2 T honey
Combine all and mix thoroughly. Raw pack into cleaned, sterilized jars and hot water bath for 20 minutes (more if you are too far above sea level).
13 comments:
I have a lot of peaches I need to "put up" in the next day or two so I was thrilled to see this. I greatly dislike cilantro, however, so I'm hoping it will be okay to just leave it out. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing! I've been canning sliced peaches, peach sauce, peach jams, etc. every day for the past few days. I'm running out of ideas, so this is perfect timing - it is being printed out as I type and will be tonight's project.
And if you have any more peach preserving ideas/recipes, do share :-)
I've never had this type of peach salsa, I make mine with peaches and raspberries and then mint and cilantro, might have to try adding the onions...
Leaving out the cilantro is fine. You might try dried cilantro instead of the fresh. It has a much milder flavor. I love cilantro, and can't imagine life without it :) You might sub parsley or mint, but it really doesn't have to have any of those. The important stuff is the bigger stuff. Glad you all are so excited! I love it!
Oh, this sounds good! Peaches are in season and tasting good this year. I will add this to my weekend projects, it will look so pretty canned and on the pantry shelf and taste sooo good next winter.
-Brenda
There is some evidence that there may be a genetic reason why some people dislike cilantro intensely. Even the slightest hint of it is very unpleasant to me. My husband and son are the same way and yet my mother adores it. Weird, huh?
Mmmm, this looks good, thank you for sharing. I'm not growing any peaches, but this makes me want to buy some and make salsa!
Must. Get. More. Peaches.
I was kind of planning to anyway, but that sounds stellar.
Sorry to be a pain but I have sussed that "c" is cup but can I clarify if "T" is tablespoon or teaspoon... ? thank you
loving all this canning and preserving that is going on with all you overseas bloggers... we don't really do this over here in England... and I aim to rectify this in our household and I will be gifting these wonderful creations at Christmas too!
any info greatly appreciated
Cheers Alex
Sorry...at least here in the states, generally a capital "T" means Tablespoon and a smaller "t" means teaspoon. I will try to just write them out next time!
Thanks Abby... that makes alot of sense with big T's and little t's... thaks for the info... have bought my peaches and onions... have to track down the cillantro now! lol
x Alex
I have worked out what the Cillantro is... its corriander over here... and i nearly picked up a pot at the supermarket yesterday... there was a reason it was saying "buy me!" lol I will track some down today... so excited about trying this recipe and as I bought myself a chicken coop yesterday I am looking forward to getting a few chickens too! lol
x Alex
I am jealous! Peaches are one of my favourite fruits and here in Australia I have to wait about 4 more months till I see them. My mouth is watering already.
Thanks for sharing.
Melissa
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