Spiced Peach Ketchup Food

GEORGIA SPICED PEACHES

Steps:

• Peel peaches and set aside. In a large pot over medium high heat, boil sugar, vinegar and water until the syrup is moderately thick.
• Add cloves, cinnamon and peaches. Bring to boil stirring occasionally until the peaches can be pierced to the pit with a fork.
• Fill sterilized canning jars with peaches. Continue boiling syrup until heavy and add to peaches to cover.
• In a large stock pot, pour water half way to top with boiling water. Using a holder, carefully lower jars into pot. Leave a 2-inch space between jars. Add more boiling water to cover them, about 2 inches above the tops. Bring to a boil and cover, processing for 35 minutes. Remove jars from pot. Put jars on a wood or cloth surface, several inches apart and allow to cool. Jars will be sealed.

SPICY KETCHUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in tomatoes; cook, uncovered, over medium heat 25-30 minutes or until tomatoes are softened., Press tomato mixture through a fine-mesh strainer; discard solids. Return mixture to pot; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 1-1/2 cups, about 10 minutes., Place cinnamon, celery seed, mustard seed and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string. Add to tomatoes. Stir in sugar and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until thickened., Stir in vinegar, paprika and, if desired, chili sauce; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until desired consistency is reached, stirring occasionally. Discard spice bag., Transfer to a covered container; cool slightly. Refrigerate until cold. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

PEACH KETCHUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add onion and cook until transparent.
• Add peaches and cook 4 minutes, stirring often.
• Add vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, sugar, and spices.
• Reduce heat to simmer and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• If necessary, add small amount of water to prevent the mixture from sticking or burning.
• Remove from heat.
• Add the juice of 1 lemon.
• Put into blender or food processor and puree.
• Serve at room temperature.

SPICED PEACH PIE

Steps:

• For crust:
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• For filling:
• In a medium bowl, stir to combine all filling ingredients. Set aside for 15 minutes.
• For crust:
• In a large bowl, stir together pie crust mix and 1/3 cup chilled peach nectar until dough forms a ball. Split dough in half, and form into 2 disks.
• On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll dough 1 1/2-inches larger than an upside-down 9-inch pie pan. Fold dough in half and unfold over pie pan. Press onto bottom of pan.
• Fill pie shell with peach filling mixture; set aside.
• Roll out remaining dough and place over filled pie shell. Pinch the edges of the pie together or crimp with a fork. Trim away any excess dough.
• Lightly beat egg with 1 tablespoon peach nectar or water to make egg wash. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush top of pie with egg wash. Sprinkle with sugar. Cut slit in center to vent pie.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbling through vent. If edges get too brown, cover edges with foil to prevent burning.
• Cool before slicing.

HOMEMADE SPICY PEACH KETCHUP

Steps:

• In a deep saute pan over medium, heat the oil. Add the onions and garlic, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn golden brown and caramelized, about 15 minutes. If they start to darken too much, add 1 tablespoon of water.
• Add the peaches, red pepper flakes, allspice, clove, adobo sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes or until thick.
• Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree. Adjust the seasoning with additional sugar, salt or vinegar. Transfer the mixture to a clean jar and refrigerate. Keeps for up to 3 weeks.

SPICY PEANUT KETCHUP

Steps:

• Mix 3/4 cup ketchup, 1/3 cup peanut butter, the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon harissa or other chili paste and 1/4 teaspoon each coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon and cayenne.

SPICED PEACHES

Steps:

• Mix sugar, vinegar, and water in a 5 quart pan.
• Tie the allspice and the cloves in cheesecloth. Put this and the cinnamon into the mixture.
• Cover and boil for 5 minutes.
• Peel the peaches and drop into boiling syrup, a few at a time.
• Simmer until tender; about 5 minutes.
• Pack the peaches into sterile jars, cover with the syrup and seal process in water bath for 10 minutes.

HOMEMADE PEACH KETCHUP WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. In 2- to 3-quart saucepan, stir together peaches, brown sugar, vinegar, pumpkin pie spice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peaches are tender. Stir in chili sauce. Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender or process peach mixture in food processor until smooth.
• Meanwhile, scrub sweet potatoes; peel, if desired. Cut into thin strips. Place potatoes in large resealable food-storage plastic bag; add oil, 2 teaspoons salt, the pepper and chili powder. Seal bag; toss until well coated. Place potatoes in single layer on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until tender on inside and slightly browned on outside.
• Serve peach ketchup warm or at room temperature with sweet potato fries.

SPICED PEACHES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the first five ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Add peaches; simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. , Pour into a shallow dish. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. Drain. Spoon peaches into serving dishes; garnish with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with brown sugar.