Sweet and Sour Peach Sauce
Description
This sweet and sour peach sauce with tomatoes and bell peppers is delightful with chicken, pork, and rice. Save a few jars for yourself and share the rest with friends!
Ingredients
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3 cups chopped, peeled fresh peaches
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1 cup diced red onion
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1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
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1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
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1/2 cup crushed pineapple
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1/2 cup lime juice
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1/3 cup vinegar
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1/4 cup chopped tomato
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2 medium jalapeno peppers, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 (1 3/4 ounce) package low-sugar pectin
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3 1/2 cups white sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon butter
Directions
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Inspect seven 1/2-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until sauce is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
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Combine peaches, red onion, bell peppers, pineapple, lime juice, vinegar, tomato, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cilantro, and cumin in a large pot. Stir in pectin until dissolved. Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Add white and brown sugar; stir until completely dissolved. Return to a full rolling boil. Add butter to reduce foaming and boil hard for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Turn off the heat. Ladle jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
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Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
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Remove the jars from the stockpot and allow lids to seal. If fruit floats to the top of the jars, invert for 5 minutes. Let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.