South African Fruit Chutney Recipes

SOUTH AFRICAN FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Soak the dried apricots in just enough boiling water to cover; let sit for about 1 hour to allow the apricots to rehydrate and become plump.
• Chop the apricots into chunks, reserving the soaking water.
• To remove the skins from the peaches, blanch the whole fruit in boiling water and then place them in a bowl of cold water.
• Chop the peaches into large chunks, discarding the pits.
• Chop or dice the onions.
• Place all of the ingredients in a pot and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.
• Allow the chutney to simmer at medium heat for about 1 hour, without covering, stirring occasionally. Do not worry if the mixture still appears to be runny; it will thicken once cooled.
• Allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Spoon the chutney into 3 hot, sterilized pint jars .
• Keep the jars sealed for two to four weeks prior to consuming to allow the chutney to mature.
• Enjoy.

SOUTH AFRICAN CHUTNEY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the onion, garlic and chilli for a few mins until softened. Stir in the chutney, Worcestershire sauce and mayonnaise. Taste and season.
• Arrange the chicken on a foil-lined baking tray and spoon over the chutney mixture. Roast the chicken in the oven for 40-45 mins until cooked through and sticky. Serve with a green salad.

SOUTH AFRICAN FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Chop all the dried fruit except the sultanas.
• Place the fruit and water into a large mixing bowl, cover and leave overnight.
• Do not drain the fruit. Add the remaining ingredients, place in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
• Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
• Bring to the boil and then lower the heat.
• Allow to simmer, uncovered, for approximately 1½ hours, or until thick. Stir occasionally.
• Remember the fruit chutney needs to be relatively thick.
• Pour the condiment mixture into sterilized jars whilst still hot. Fill to ½ inch below the top. Cover with an airtight, plastic lid, or glass lid.
• Do not use a metal lid, because the action of the spices and vinegar, in the condiment, will cause corrosion.
• Leave the chutney to mature in a cool, dark, dry place for 6-8 weeks before use.
• This fruit chutney may be used in particular with curries, but also with any dish. Generally, with those which have rice, or cous cous, as an accompaniment. This condimjent may also be used to tasty up pasta, vegetable and fish dishes.

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!