A cool and refreshing fruit sauce with a hint of a fiery tease from the crushed dried red pepper. Delicious served with pork, poultry and lamb entrees.

Fresh Peach Chutney

4 large ripe peaches, peeled and coarsely chopped

1 medium tart green apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped

1/4 cup finely chopped white or red onion

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper

2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper

2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1/4 teaspoon crushed dried red peppers (or to taste)

Pinch kosher or sea salt

1. Combine all ingredients in a nonreactive bowl, mixing gently, but well. Chill for 2 or more hours to allow flavors to blend.

Makes about 4 cups or 16 (1/4 cup) servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/16 of recipe): 30.0 calories; 3% calories from fat; 0.1g total fat; 0.0mg cholesterol; 1.8mg sodium; 96.4mg potassium; 7.7g carbohydrates; 0.8g fiber; 6.5g sugar; 6.9g net carbs; 0.5g protein.

Copyright Hope Pryor, please see Terms of Use.