Ingredients

  • 8 large peaches (or use nectarines)
  • 5 large ripe tomatoes
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large bell pepper (seeded and finely chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, use red or green peppers)
  • 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
  • 2/3 cup white vinegar (or use cider vinegar)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (can use more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Method

  • Slice the peaches or nectarines in half, discard the pits and coarsely chop the fruit into about 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Peel the tomatoes if you wish, then chop into the same size pieces as the fruit.
  • Place the peaches, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper and garlic in a large saucepan; stir in vinegar, sugar, salt, ginger, allspice and cinnamon, bring to a boil uncovered, stirring often over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium; boil gently uncovered, stirring occasionally until peaches become soft and the mixture thickens a little (about 20 minutes).
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer uncovered until the mixture is very thick like applesauce and a small amount of liquid remains (about 20-25 minutes, to prevent sticking to the pan stir frequently near end of cooking).
  • Cool and pour into glass jars and chill for up to 3 weeks, or process in a water bath to store for a longer time.