Summer In a Jar
Peach Chutney in a Jar
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 2 shallots finely diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 ½ pounds fresh peaches, blanched and diced
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brandy
- ½ cup cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper
Directions: Melt butter, add garlic, shallot and jalapeno and sweat for 1-2 minutes, add diced peaches. Cook for 2-3 minutes, add sugar, de-glaze with brandy and vinegar and allow to cook on low heat until peaches are soft. Season with salt and pepper.
Brandied Strawberries in a Jar
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup sugar
- 4 wide strips orange zest
- 4 wide strips lemon zest
- 1 lb strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered if large
- ½ cup brandy
Directions: Combine the sugar, orange and lemon zest and ¾ cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and stir in the strawberries and brandy; let cool to room temperature 1-2 hours. Ladle the strawberries and syrup into a large jar (or multiple smaller jars) and refrigerate at least 24 hours or up to 2 months.
ENJOY