This stuff is awesome! It is a sweet mild salsa, though the heat could be adjusted to your taste.
Peach Salsa
10 lb tomatoes - cubed
5 lb peaches - peeled and chopped
5 cup onion - chopped
2 jalapeno peppers - chopped
10 green sweet peppers - chopped
3/4 bunch cilantro
1 cup vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup salt
2 tsp oregano
3 tsp cumin
3 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic, minced
1 pack Mrs Wages salsa mix
3 heaping T clear gel
1 can tomato paste
Bring everything to boil. Simmer 5 minutes. Can 20 minutes.
Disclaimer: I've discussed the safety of canning recipes with some of you. To me this recipe seems safe since it contains tomatoes and peaches, both high acid ingredients, and vinegar to acidify the onion and peppers. But it does have clear gel, an ingredient not recommended in salsa by the experts. So make your own decision at your own risk.
Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteWe get a mango salsa from Costco that we all love! It looks a lot like your peach salsa!
Deanna
Your recipe looks yummy Gina!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds very delicious and looks very delicious too. Thank you for the recipe !!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day.
What is this 'clear gel' , is this something you buy?
ReplyDeleteDear Gina, I hope Hurricane Irene has not caused you folks any harm or damage. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteSimone - Clear Gel is a thickener but unlike cornstarch, it stays stable even when used for canning.
ReplyDeleteMoon Rani- Besides a little wind and an inch of rain, the hurricane had no affect here. Thanks for thinking of us!
Gina
I made a peach salsa last year that we loved - forgot this year, somehow. Duh.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know tomatoes were considered high acid ingredients. Why does the Ball Blue Book recommend a full HOUR in the waterbath?! (I usually do 30 minutes and I add lemon juice to the jars)
Margo -
ReplyDeleteActually, I should clarify that tomatoes are considered borderline. A low acid vegetable MUST be canned in a pressure canner, unless it is pickled. Tomatoes have enough acid to be successfully boiling waterbath canned but like you mentioned, experts recommend adding lemon juice to make sure they contain enough acid.
Gina
That does look amazing! If I wasn't positive you've already finished it, I'd probably come over and take it off your hands!
ReplyDeleteSince exploring the internet I've found lots of wonderful canning recipes and processes that the "experts" don't recommend. I've come to the conclusion they don't know everything LOL This recipe looks yummy. If I can find a few more peaches I think I'll give it a try!
ReplyDeleteI have awarded you the "Libster" award. Thanks for being such an inspiration to me!
http://freedomacresfarm.blogspot.com/2011/09/liebster-award.html
I made this salsa and we LOVE it! I also gave a jar to my sister and she polished it off quickly as well. She asked if she could buy more jars off of me! I didn't have the exact brand of salsa mix so I used Epicure's blend. Next time I may use a little more peaches to tomato ratio. Thanks for a great recipe.
ReplyDeleteHi, I absolute love the Amish style peach salsa. I bought a pint at our local Mennonite store and ate the hole jar. Oops, I did not say that...did I. Question - Do you have a modified recipe to make approximately 1 pint for an event my daughter is hosting without canning an entire run.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Lisa