Peach Chutney

Makes about 4  8-oz. jars Serve this awesome chutney alongside
vegetable curries and tuck in pita breads with baked tofu.

2 lbs. ripe peaches, or try apricots, nectarines
2 1/2 c. turbinado or brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
1 hot red chili, minced
1 onion, finely diced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. apple cider vinegar

Pit and chop the peaches. Place them in a large non reactive
saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining ingredients.
stir for five minutes and when the mixture is boiling, lower the
heat to a simmer and cook for 30 to 40 minutes until the chutney
thickens. Ladle the chutney into sterilized jars and seal.

Blueberry Chutney

Try it with grilled onion and Swiss on black rye or Holiday Roast
Seitan. For an even faster chutney, try a version with canned
whole cranberry sauce. Keeps well in the refrigerator, or, use
the canning instructions.

3 c. fresh or frozen blueberries -- cranberries wonderful, too!)
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. champagne or raspberry vinegar
1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
1/3 c. onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. crushed red chili flakes

Simmer all ingredients over low heat until very soft and
thickened. Taste and adjust seasonings.