Difficulty: Easy
Servings: Approximately 8 servings alongside a ham joint
Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 8):

Calories: 59
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 13 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 123 mg

Total Time: 10 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Transform your holidays with this irresistible spiced peach relish, a cherished recipe from my culinary hero, Hettie Potterperfect for Christmas feasts! Whether using bottled or canned peaches (skip the juice-packed "healthy" ones for max flavor), slices beat halves for easy serving. This vibrant, syrupy delight pairs divinely with roast ham hot or cold, or even cheese, filling your kitchen with festive magic. Jar it in charming vintage glasses for a thoughtful, showstopping gift that screams holiday cheer.

Ingredients

Two 14-ounce cans of peach halves in syrup
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 short cinnamon sticks
1 1/2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced into rounds
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 whole cloves

Instructions

Pour the canned peaches along with their syrup into a saucepan. Add the vinegar, cinnamon sticks, sliced ginger, chili flakes, salt, peppercorns, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it bubble for about a minute, then remove from heat and keep warm in the pan.
Serve the spiced peaches alongside hot ham, allowing guests to take a peach half with some of the spiced syrup. Any remaining spiced peaches should be stored in a sealed jar in the refrigerator and enjoyed cold with cold ham later.