RECIPE: Thoughts on this rec: Mango Chutney posted by Durward. I was thinking of using the rec for peaches

[barb_b]

Thoughts on why the fruit is brined overnight? I am new to making chutney. I would think that it would make the peaches turn to mush. Is that the intent?

Appreciate your thoughts! I have quite a few peaches to figure out how to use!

TIA

Barb

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[judy-mass]

Not sure about fruit, but veggies that are soaked in salt

solution overnight before pickling are crisper than those that were not soaked.

 

[charley]

That's the answer. This is a really good reliable recipe.

 

[barb_b]

Thank you both very much! Learn something new every day! Off to cut up my peaches!

 

[barb_b]

Thoughts on peeling the peaches? I have seen recipes that specify peel, and others say not to. TIA

 

[charley]

For chutney I always peel. And for jams also usually unless I use the recipe in

which the peaches are pureed..
I think if you don't peel, the pieces of peel will come off and just be that in the finished product.

 

[barb_b]

Thanks! I did peel, and will use your insight next, with when I use my pears. Much Appreciated