Fruit Chutney (Zwt - South Africa)
photo by Outta Here
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Yields:
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1 3 lb
- Serves:
- 1
ingredients
- 453.59 g brown sugar
- 226.79 g dried pears
- 226.79 g dried apricot
- 226.79 g dates
- 226.79 g dried apple ring
- 226.79 g sultana
- 236.59 ml onion (chopped)
- 946.36 ml water
- 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 473.18 ml cider vinegar
- 4.92 ml chili powder
- 2.46 ml turmeric
- 2.46 ml nutmeg (freshly grated)
- 2.46 ml ginger (freshly ground)
directions
- Chop all dried fruit except the sultanas.
- Place fruit & water in a lrg mixing bowl, cover & leave overnight.
- Do not drain the fruit. Add the remaining ingredients & place in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
- Simmer over low heat (stirring constantly) till the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring to a boil & then lower heat. Allow to simmer (uncovered) for approx 1 1/2 hrs or till thick, stirring occ.
- Pour chutney mixture into sterilized jars while still hot. Fill to ½ in below the top. Cover w/an airtight plastic lid. Do not use a metal lid because the action of the spices & vinegar will cause corrosion.
- Leave the chutney to mature in a cool, dark, dry place for 6-8 weeks before use.
- NOTE: This fruit chutney may be used in curries, almost any dish that has rice as an accompaniment & also to tasty up pasta dishes.
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Reviews
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I used fresh and dried fruits as I could not get some of the dried ingredients here. It is not Mrs. Balls Chutney but it is an excellent substitute! The only thing I will do differently next time is to blend 2/3 if the finished chutney as there are too many "bits" in it for my taste. Thank you for enabling me to have Chutney in Austria as well.
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This is very tasty. I couldn't find dried pears anywhere and since it is fresh pear season here, I used those. I just did half a recipe and got six 8-oz. jars. I will make a full batch next time to give away to friends. Looking forward to using this after it ages for awhile! Sure made the house smell good! Made for Fall 2007 PAC. UPDATE: Just tried a jar of this after it had "aged" and it is really good! Some real nice flavor combinations!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
twissis
Iceland
I am an American transplanted from Dallas to Iceland by marriage to a native Icelander & I retired to become his "Kitchen Queen". We love to entertain our family & friends, so I have an eclectic collection of recipes. I especially love simple, easy-fix, flexible & make-ahead recipes - BUT also like challenging myself on occasion. I enjoy baking & food photography. I am devoted to the "More is Always Better Principle" & apply it liberally to bacon, butter & garlic. I can have ingredient issues due to availability here in Iceland & my DH is medically diet-restricted from some ingredients as well. Either situation might require me to modify a recipe, but I will do my best to be true to your recipes & fair/honest in my reviews. Mary Pat (aka twissis)