Gingered Golden Fruit Chutney Recipes

GOLDEN FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Heat all ingredients to boiling in 3-quart saucepan or 4-quart Dutch oven, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
• Uncover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is very thick. Cool about 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 2 months.

SLOW-COOKER GOLDEN FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until very thick. Cool about 2 hours.
• Spoon chutney into container. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or in freezer up to 2 months. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

GINGER MANGO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Pop the mango, while still in the container, into the freezer for at least 2 hours.
• While the mango is freezing, wash the mason jar and lid thoroughly.
• In a small saucepan, over medium-low heat, add ginger preserves and cayenne pepper. Once the preserves begin to boil, turn off the heat and pull saucepan off to the side. Stir in frozen mango and salt. When the chutney is at room temperature, pour it into the jar and cover with a lid. Place in refrigerator.
• Chutney will last up to 1 month in refrigerator.

GREEN APPLE AND GINGER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Warm the canola oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add the cumin seeds and fennel seeds-they should sizzle upon contact. If they don't, turn the heat up a little. Cook about 30 seconds.
• Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until the onions turn golden, about 10 minutes.
• Now add the garam masala and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring vigorously for about 30 seconds.
• Add the apples, ginger, sugar, apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons of salt and a generous amount of freshly ground pepper; stir and cook until the sugar melts. Keep cooking, stirring often, until the sugar thickens and caramelizes, and the apples soften, about 15 minutes.
• Taste for seasonings and serve.
• Combine the cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamom seeds, black cardamom seeds, if using, into a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind until fine. Store the spice mix in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.

GINGERED GOLDEN FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion, apples, and raisins and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 4 minutes. Add ginger and coriander and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add brown sugar, vinegar, peppercorns, salt, and chiles (if using); bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until fruit is tender and liquid thickens, 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

APPLE GINGER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine the apples, the onion, the vinegar, the brown sugar, the raisins, the gingerroot, the bell pepper, the mustard, the salt, and the red pepper flakes, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring, and cook it over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes, or until it is thickened. Spoon the chutney into glass jars with tight-fitting lids. The chutney keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 weeks.

OLD FASHIONED SCOTTISH APPLE AND GINGER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Place all the prepared onions and apples into a large preserving pan and add the remaining ingredients.
• Bring slowly to the boil and then lower the heat so that chutney cooks at a rolling boil.
• Stir the chutney regularly and make sure it does not "catch" and burn on the base of the preserving pan.
• Keep on cooking until the chutney is the consistency of a thick jam and all the liquids have dissolved.
• (A trick to check if it is cooked is to draw your wooden spoon across the chutney, if the space that is left fills up with liquid, the chutney is not ready yet!).
• Spoon the hot chutney into hot and sterile jars and seal immediately.
• Makes about 4 lbs chutney.
• Store in a dark and cool place and leave to mature for at least 2 weeks.
• Will keep in ideal storage conditions for up to 2 years+.

PEACH-GINGER CHUTNEY WITH GOLDEN RAISINS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine 1 chopped onion (about 1 1/2 cups), 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger, 1 pound sliced frozen peaches (2 1/2 cups), 1 cup packed light-brown sugar, 1/3 cup white-wine vinegar, 1 cup water, and 1/2 cup golden raisins.
• Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium, and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Uncover; simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is soft and syrupy, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool before serving.

CRANBERRY-GINGER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Increase heat to high and boil 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Cool. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Refrigerate in airtight container.)

GINGER CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add lime; cover and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately place lime in ice water. Discard lime seeds; finely chop lime with peel and set aside. Place cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag., In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, preserves, vinegar, ginger, curry, cinnamon and remaining water. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add the pear, apple and reserved lime; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Add cranberries and raisins. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes until the berries pop and mixture is thickened. Discard spice bag. Stir in walnuts. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

SEASONAL CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Make your spice bag by tying up the spices in an 8-inch square of cheesecloth. Put this into a preserving pan with all the other ingredients and bring slowly to a boil, stirring occasionally. This will take awhile, as there will be lots in the pan, but don't hurry it.
• Let the mixture simmer, uncovered, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours - maybe even a bit more. You do not have to hover, hawk-eyed, over the pan, but do keep an eye on it and stir regularly to ensure it doesn't burn. It's ready when it is glossy, thick, rich in color and well reduced - but with the chunks of fruit and vegetables still clearly discernible. It is thick enough if, when you draw a wooden spoon through it, the chutney parts to reveal the bottom of the pan for a few seconds.
• Pot the chutney while warm in sterilized jars (see p. 21). Pack down with the back of a spoon to remove any air pockets. Seal with vinegar-proof lids (see p. 22). Store in a cool, dark place for a couple of months to mature before using. Use within 2 years.
• For each variation, use 2 1/2 cups of light brown sugar, 2 1/2 cups of cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, a pinch of salt, and 2 teaspoons of dried chile flakes (if using) and follow the basic method.

TANGY APPLE-GINGER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red onion, sweet red pepper and green onions; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add apples and banana peppers; cook and stir 3 minutes longer., Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally. Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate leftovers.

PLUM & GINGER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine the first 12 ingredients in a slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until the chutney reaches a jam-like consistency.
• Remove lid and let mixture cook on HIGH an additional 30 minutes to evaporate excess juice and thicken, if necessary.
• Stir in crystalized ginger.
• Turn off the cooker and let cool to room temperature in the slow cooker.
• Scrape mixture with a rubber spatula into clean glass jars (can use spring-top glass jars or jars with screw tops with new lids).
• Store, covered, in the refrigerator for 2 weeks before using to allow the flavors to mellow.
• The chutney will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to heavy bottomed saucepan and heat over low, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
• Turn the heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes or until the fruit is cooked and thick. Check periodically to see if more liquid is needed.
• If time allows, use proper methods (check with your local cooperative extension office) to can the chutney and let sit for 6-8 weeks.
• Otherwise, cool and dig in!