Sweet & Savory Banana Chutney

Name: Sweet & Savory Banana Chutney
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 5-6 12oz jars
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vinegar (I use cider); 6 -7 ripe bananas, chopped; 1 lb onion, chopped; 7 ounces dates, stones removed and chopped; 4 ounces dried prunes, stones removed and chopped; 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, finely chopped; 1 coarsely grated carrot; 1 teaspoon ginger powder; 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 cinnamon stick; 10 ounces brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons dried shredded coconut; 2 tablespoons dark rum

Submitted by PetsRus

"Good with meats and curries and lovely as a gift."

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 15
Yields:: 5-6 12oz jars

ingredients

2 ¹⁄₂ cups vinegar (I use cider)
6 -7 ripe bananas, chopped
1 lb onion, chopped
7 ounces dates, stones removed and chopped
4 ounces dried prunes, stones removed and chopped
1 red chili pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, finely chopped
1 coarsely grated carrot
1 teaspoon ginger powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon mustard powder
1 cinnamon stick
10 ounces brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dried shredded coconut
2 tablespoons dark rum

directions

Except for the coconut and the rum put all the other ingredients in a large pan, mix well, put on the stove and bring to the boil, stirring at regular intervals.
Leave to simmer for approx 20-25 minutes, don’t forget to stir, and then add the coconut and the rum.
Cook for another 10 minutes until the chutney has thickened and turned a dark color Remove the cinnamon stick.
Put into warm clean jars, seal, and label when cold.
Let mature for at least 4 weeks and keep in a cool dark place.

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Reviews

Been wanting to try this for awhile and this past Saturday was the day! I used everything but the coconut and rum. Didn't have either but did use rum flavoring. Another thing, although I used the actual ingredients, my measurements were not exact. The taste was super right off the bat, can't wait to taste after a few weeks. Oh, forgot, I don't can so portion it off and put all of the containers in the fridge to allow flavors to meld. Plan to freeze after 4-5 days in fridge. I gave this five stars because the taste was great already.

Happy Harry 2
I made this recipe using ordinary white vinegar, and the vinegar taste was WAY TOO STRONG!!! I made 2 more batches without the vinegar, added the contents of the first batch, and now I have a great tasting chutney. Be warned.. USE the vinegar mentioned, and don't substitute.

LouLisaC

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