Summer Fruits Relish

Sweetened with ripe peaches and strawberries, plus a hint of tartness and spice from ingredients like lime and chili, you’ll love the tangy flavor of this unique summer fruits relish. Pair it with cheese and crackers or a sandwich to enjoy summer sunshine in a jar!

Course Condiments

Cuisine Australian

Keyword Condiment

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings x 240ml jars

Calories 24kcal

Author Kate Freebairn

Equipment

Food Processor (optional)
Medium Heavy Based Saucepan (a wide pan is best for even cooking)
Stainless Steel Jar Funnel
Stainless Steel Ladle
Jars (I've used 4 x 240ml jars)

Ingredients

300 g Peaches fresh, chopped, about 4-6 peaches
2 Bell Peppers chopped
1 Pear medium, chopped
1 Red Onion small, chopped
200 g Strawberries fresh, trimmed, and chopped
100 g Raisins
1 tbsp Ginger fresh, grated
2 Garlic Cloves minced or grated
1 Lime juiced and zested
1 tbsp Chili Flakes
220 ml White Vinegar
150 g White Sugar
50 g Brown Sugar

Instructions

Combine the chopped peaches, bell peppers, pear, red onion, strawberries, raisins, ginger, and garlic in a medium heavy-based pot. I use a food processor to chop everything up and it goes super fast!
Add the lime juice and zest, chili flakes, vinegar, and sugars and stir to thoroughly combine.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to a steady simmer. Cook, stirring fairly frequently, for about an hour, or until the liquid has cooked off and you have a thick relish consistency. The texture for this relish is close to that of a jam, but you’re not aiming for quite as thick or jellied texture as your typical jam.
While the relish simmers, carefully pour boiling water into your jars. Let them sit for a few minutes, then empty and set aside. When the summer fruits relish reaches your desired consistency, carefully ladle it into the warm jars using a funnel. Leave about half an inch of headroom at the top. Place the lids on tightly. Let the jars cool on the counter, then transfer them to the refrigerator.

Notes

I generally don’t bother peeling any of the fruits as I like the fiber and nutrients in peels. Plus, it saves you so much time and effort!
I use a food processor to chop everything up and it goes super fast. Don’t overdo the chopping though as you don’t want a fruit puree.
Depending on the ripeness of your fruit, this relish may turn out more or less sweet than you expected. I always recommend tasting as you go and adjusting with more sugar if needed.

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