Chutney

[richard29]

Having grown Tomatillo and cucamelon's for the first time this year ( I was given some seedlings) I wasn't quite sure how to use them.

After picking the above, also the last of the tomatoes, some apples and chillies I decided to make some chutney.

It seems to be OK but only time will tell!

Has anyone else grown either and have any recipes?

I didn't want to make salsa with the tomatillos.

[Princess Ariel]

Not chutney but I did make a lovely plum jam, my MIL bought us a plum tree a few years ago and we have been overrun with plums this year! We have a fig tree too and I’m hoping to make either fig Jam or chutney next year.

[Gryff]

My whole house was stinking this week as I’ve been making chutney ,pickled onions beetroot and picalli etc
Nothing comes close to the cold cuts of turkey and ham on Boxing Day with home made chutney pickles and sourdough bread followed by cheese mince pies and Christmas cake
A mince pie or rich Christmas cake with cheese and pickles etc the food of the gods
But I love a good ploughman’s lunch any day of the year

[bella9]

Originally Posted by Gryff

My whole house was stinking this week as I’ve been making chutney ,pickled onions beetroot and picalli etc
Nothing comes close to the cold cuts of turkey and ham on Boxing Day with home made chutney pickles and sourdough bread followed by cheese mince pies and Christmas cake
A mince pie or rich Christmas cake with cheese and pickles etc the food of the gods
But I love a good ploughman’s lunch any day of the year

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Sounds delicious. Can you share your chutney and pickles recipes? I love chutneys, but have never made my own. 😋

[soooexcited!]

I've got lovely recipes for a spicy pineapple chutney, not hot just lovely & fruity. I also do my sisters husbands grans Megs apple which is lovely. I make caramelised onion too. That one gets made in the garage on a camping stove as the house stinks for days but everyone eats it. Shout if you want them.

[bella9]

Originally Posted by soooexcited!

I've got lovely recipes for a spicy pineapple chutney, not hot just lovely & fruity. I also do my sisters husbands grans Megs apple which is lovely. I make caramelised onion too. That one gets made in the garage on a camping stove as the house stinks for days but everyone eats it. Shout if you want them.

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Would love the recipe for caramelised onion when you get chance. Thanks so much. 😊

Do you use special jars or reuse jars?

[Beth_Disney]

Originally Posted by bella9

Do you use special jars or reuse jars?

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I make chilli jam occasionally and re-use old jars that I'm keeping for me. Hobbycraft do really reasonably priced jars and stickers so I buy those to use for the ones that I'm giving away.

[bella9]

Originally Posted by Beth_Disney

I make chilli jam occasionally and re-use old jars that I'm keeping for me. Hobbycraft do really reasonably priced jars and stickers so I buy those to use for the ones that I'm giving away.

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Thanks Beth - I knew those honey jars would come in handy one day. 😊

[Gryff]

Bella I’ve just seen this
I’ll post tomorrow
I reuse jars just make sure they are sparkling clean I usually run them through the dishwasher as I’m making the chutney
It’s a very old basic green or red tomatoes cooking apples onions raisins or any dried fruit sugar and vinegar
Kirstie Allsopp Boxing Day chutney is another favorite in here as is my friends mother in laws mango chutney she was born in India she’s an amazing cook at nearly 90

[Gryff]

I’ve found it and converted to grams
I usually at least double the recipe just adjust the cooking time I’ve been making it for 40 years so I just know when it’s done
750 g green tomatoes
350g shallots or onions
200 g peeled cooking apples
300 mls malt vinegar
2 red chillies
A couple of mustard seeds crushed if you have them
About an inch of fresh root ginger ( I peel ginger with a teaspoon as my mother did works a treat )
100 grams of any dried fruit or rasins sultanas apricots etc we prefer sultanas or apricots
A scant teaspoon of salt ( we use very little salt in everything)
200g brown sugar
In a heavy saucepan I use a ancient preserving pan
The tomatoes onions apples and half the vinegar
Bring to the boil add the dried fruit
In a muslin bag ( I use not uses of course muslin nappy liners cut up ) the chillies ginger and mustard tie it up and bash it with a rolling pin drop into the pan
Simme for around 30 mins
Simmer till it thickens around an hour stirring occasionally so it doesn’t stick
Then add the salt the vinegar and sugar stir till the sugar dissolves and the chutney thickens
Take out the spice bag
Put the chutney in to warm jars then seal with air tight lid leave at least 6 weeks before using
Goes great with cheese cold meat or in here apple pie with a cheese pastry crust or with Stilton and Christmas cake will last up to a year if unopened
I store mine in the fridge when I open a jar but unopened just in a cool place
Made boozy mince meat tonight and the Christmas cake and pudding
I don’t faff about peeling the tomatoes deseeding etc I just peel core and quarter the apples
My sister has just done spiced pears they are amazing with poultry