The sweetness of peaches and sugar snap peas makes them pair up quite well. A bit of seasoning sends the duo down a chutney path.

Ingredients

　　1/2 cup chopped peeled fresh peaches

　　1 tablespoon cider vinegar

　　1 tablespoon chopped yellow onion

　　1 tablespoon golden raisins

　　1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger

　　1 teaspoon cane syrup

　　1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

　　1 garlic clove, minced

　　1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds

　　1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

　　Pinch of ground cinnamon

　　Pinch of ground cloves

　　Pinch of ground allspice

　　4 cups sugar snap peas (1 pound), trimmed

　　Combine the peaches, vinegar, onion, raisins, ginger, cane syrup, lemon zest, garlic, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice in a large bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add the peas, cover, and cook on high for 2 minutes or until the peas are tender.

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