Any good chutney recipes?

Teyla Emmagan

Does anyone have any really good chutney recipes? I've made Darina/Rachel's Spicy Apple one for the last couple of years, but I'm looking for something a bit more exciting this time around. It's not bad, but it's far from moreish.

Have done a bit of searching online and there are tonnes of recipes, but I'd rather get a few recommendations before commiting myself.

I'd also be interested in a really good onion jam one if any has a standout recipe for that either

Thanks a mill x

The Hill Billy

Have you had a look through any of the threads that come back in the search function?

A simple search for chutney gives you these threads...

tHB

Teyla Emmagan

Thanks for that. I did do a search first actually (should have said so in my original post), but the results were either pretty old, unsuitable (I don't have a glut of tomatoes etc), or didn't appeal.

I was really hoping for a recommendation, something someone has tried recently and found to be really good, or an old favourite that they use time and time again because it works out so well etc.

sdp

Hi Teyla, You can make chutney with almost anything, what are you thinking of using? or what would you like to try?, there is loads of recipes out there, but if you could us an idea of what you'd like to try, we might be able to help you with a recipe,

Teyla Emmagan

sdp wrote: »

Hi Teyla, You can make chutney with almost anything, what are you thinking of using? or what would you like to try?, there is loads of recipes out there, but if you could us an idea of what you'd like to try, we might be able to help you with a recipe,

Thanks sdp. I am really thinking a tomato based relish type primarily I guess. Something for meat and cheese. I am just thinking of Christmas presents really. There is very little in the garden this year thanks to that late frost in may, so it won't have to be apple based for a change!

sdp

Hi, heres a tomato based one I use every chrisrmas, you will need apples for the pectin in them, otherwise you won't get a set, (that's what my gran always said, but the good people might be able to tell you more ) also you won't taste the apple at all

spicy tomato chutney

1kg ripe tomatoes ( peeled and chopped)
400g cooking apples (peeled and chopped)
240g onions (chopped)
375ml malt vinegar
220g brown sugar
120g sultanas
1/4 tsp chilli powder or flakes (more if you like things hot )
1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
2 cloves of garlic
2 tsp curry powder
2 tsp ground allspice

put everything into large heavy based saucepan,
stir over low heat till sugar is dissolved (very important not to boil till sugar is dissolved)
bring to boil. then simmer uncovered stirring occasionally for about 1 hour, or until mixture is thick,
spoon hot chutney into hot sterillised jars,seal while hot,
store in cool dark place for at least 4 weeks before opening, once opened store in fridge,
best of luck with it
let us know how you get on
also have a look in this forum for (making your own Christmas presents ) its really good and will give you great ideas

vic20

Thanks for posting the recipe. How many jars do you get out of it? (approx.)

sdp wrote: »

Hi, heres a tomato based one I use every chrisrmas, <snip>Christmas presents ) its really good and will give you great ideas

sdp

Hi Vic, I get about 1.5 litres, this recipe can be doubled up no problem,
and always go'es down a treat,

Teyla Emmagan

Thanks sdp that looks great. Sounds like it has plenty of kick! Thanks for taking the time to post, will definitely try it out.

fitzcoff

Not really a chutney but lovely on brown bread with cheese or on a burger.

900g(2lb) finely chopped courgettes
1 large onion finely chopped
500ml (16 fl oz) cider vinegar
350g (12oz) granulated sugar
2tsp english mustard powder
1tsp turmeric
1-2 tsp chilli flakes
2 tsp cornflour
2 tsp coriander seeds

Put courgettes and onions in a large saucepan and and pour over cider vinegar, stir to mix.
Add sugar, mustard powder, turmeric, chilli flakes, cornflour, and coriander seeds and stir over a gentle heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil . reduce the heat and cook, stirring occasionally for 40 mins- 1 hour.
Pour into sterlised jars and leave for a month to mature, keep in the fridge after opening.

another one that I like to make is
http://neckredrecipes.blogspot.ie/2008/03/pickled-zucchini.html

With the last few years I've made those along with the Rachel/Darina Allen Spicy tomato and apple.

sdp

Sounds very like Piccalilli, without cauliflower, and it is lovely, and hold really well,
thanks Fitcoff.:)