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Chutney for Your Winter Table

published by Ruby Hawk on Aug 31, 2009

Chutneys are a good way to put up the last of your summer fruits and vegetables. You will be glad you did this winter.

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With the last of fall fruits and vegetables coming in, it’s time to prepare your chutneys. Here are some delicious recipes that you will enjoy this winter.

This is a good way to put up the last of those green tomatoes. Put up as much as you want but it’s easier to work with these small batches.

Green Tomato Chuntney

Makes about 5 pints.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs green tomatoes
  • 1 lb.apple
  • 2 medium onions
  • 4 cups malt vinegar
  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 1 1/2 mustard powder
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Method

Quarter tomatoes and place in large pot. Quarter, core and chop the unpeeled apples and add to tomatoes. Chop onions and add to tomato and all other ingredients. Heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for one and one half hours until chutney thickens. Pour into warm sterilized jars. Seal immediately.

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Windfall Pear Chutney

Makes 5 pints.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. pears, peeled, chopped and cored
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped apple
  • 1/4 chopped stem ginger
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 garlic, chopped
  • juice and rind of 1 lemon
  • 2 1/2 cups cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 tsp.salt

Method

Place pears, onions, raisins, apples, ginger, walnuts, garlic and lemon juice and rind in a bowl. Put the vinegar, sugar, cloves and salt into a saucepan. Gently heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then bring to boil. boil briefly and pour over fruit. Cover and let sit over night. In large pan, boil gently for one and a half hours until soft and thickened. Spoon into warm sterilized jars and seal.

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34 Responses so far | Have Your Say!

  1. # 1 by Mr Ghaz
    August 31st, 2009 at 3:36 am #

    WoW! this was fantastic recipe. so creative sis. looks so delicious. definitely will try it soon. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe

  2. # 2 by Ramalingam
    August 31st, 2009 at 4:12 am #

    I heaved a sigh of relief because I could go through a recipe that was completely vegetarian; very nice recipe and I have the feeling that I had tasted it.Thank you.

  3. # 3 by unown971
    August 31st, 2009 at 4:15 am #

    Looks sooo… nice! It looks very warm. Great article!

  4. # 4 by Buma
    August 31st, 2009 at 5:05 am #

    Looks very welcomiing and savory, I would like to try it, Thanks Mr.Ruby!

  5. # 5 by ken bultman
    August 31st, 2009 at 5:14 am #

    Great recipes. Better than many for putting up what might otherwise get thrown away.

  6. # 6 by Nikita K
    August 31st, 2009 at 5:35 am #

    Sounds pretty delicious, I must admit. I’ve never been a great fan of chutneys but the way you make it sound, makes it feel delish!

  7. # 7 by Rask Balavoine
    August 31st, 2009 at 5:41 am #

    This stuff sounds really good Ruby – I’ve been looking for chutney recipes. Thanks

  8. # 8 by Christine Ramsay
    August 31st, 2009 at 5:52 am #

    They sound wonderful.

    My husband is a great chutney lover and we have lots of green tomatoes in the garden so I think these recipes will make good use of them. Thanks for the tips.

    Christine

  9. # 9 by Unofre Pili
    August 31st, 2009 at 6:02 am #

    This must be yummy.

  10. # 10 by Jane Jane
    August 31st, 2009 at 7:57 am #

    i love food..=) maybe i’ll try some of your recipe..=)

  11. # 11 by Priyanka.dk
    August 31st, 2009 at 8:02 am #

    Sounds really delicious! Fantastic pics! :)

  12. # 12 by Louie Jerome
    August 31st, 2009 at 9:51 am #

    The tomatoe chutney sounds as though I might just enjoy it. I have made bread, and pea and ham soup today, so I will try your recipe before I go out of ‘cooking mode’. (I have phases you see!)

  13. # 13 by Uma Shankari
    August 31st, 2009 at 10:06 am #

    The recipes are truly great!! I’m bookmarking them right away. Stumble perhaps. Glad you’re using brown sugar instead of simply white sugar.

  14. # 14 by CHAN LEE PENG
    August 31st, 2009 at 10:38 am #

    Yummy recipe, thanks and have my liked it.

  15. # 15 by miraj
    August 31st, 2009 at 10:43 am #

    Umm,loving the pictures.

  16. # 16 by PR Mace
    August 31st, 2009 at 10:47 am #

    I have never tried to make this but I think I will. Thanks, Ruby.

  17. # 17 by chris73
    August 31st, 2009 at 2:37 pm #

    Thank yo, i ll keep them in mind.

  18. # 18 by Lostash
    August 31st, 2009 at 3:14 pm #

    Very different to what we call chutney over here! Looks lovely!

  19. # 19 by Katien
    August 31st, 2009 at 4:14 pm #

    Good recipes. Thankyou.

  20. # 20 by Tanya Wallace
    August 31st, 2009 at 4:36 pm #

    Thanks for sharing this Ruby! I have been looking for a good recipe for chutney and you have provided two that sound amazing!

  21. # 21 by Moses Ingram
    August 31st, 2009 at 7:31 pm #

    Sounds delicious.

  22. # 22 by Melody SJAL
    August 31st, 2009 at 8:22 pm #

    Sounds tasty.

  23. # 23 by Yovita Siswati
    August 31st, 2009 at 9:00 pm #

    yummy!! Thanks for the recipe.

  24. # 24 by Judy Sheldon
    August 31st, 2009 at 9:45 pm #

    I’ve always been curious about chutney. Maybe I will have to try this.

  25. # 25 by Inna Tysoe
    August 31st, 2009 at 9:45 pm #

    Good recipe. Thanks.

    Inna

  26. # 26 by Daisy Peasblossom
    August 31st, 2009 at 10:43 pm #

    Mmmm…I remember pear preserves. I’ve not tried chutney. Sounds delicious.

  27. # 27 by Debra.
    August 31st, 2009 at 10:59 pm #

    This sounds delicious Ruby! I have to give it a try…thanks for the recipe!

  28. # 28 by Dee Huff
    September 1st, 2009 at 12:22 pm #

    Ruby, the tomato chutney sounds wonderful. I used to absolutely hate chutneys, but now I’m a convert and I can’t get enough. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

  29. # 29 by iearnonline
    September 1st, 2009 at 1:00 pm #

    I have added this to Favorites

  30. # 30 by cebuanaeyez
    September 1st, 2009 at 2:40 pm #

    I have never tried chutney but I think I will now :)

  31. # 31 by Ruby Hawk
    September 1st, 2009 at 8:39 pm #

    Thank you my friends, If you try it you will like it. These are so delicious and its such a good way to use up those green tomatoes.

  32. # 32 by Mythili Kannan
    September 2nd, 2009 at 1:57 am #

    Delicious :-)

  33. # 33 by nobert soloria bermosa
    September 2nd, 2009 at 3:52 am #

    i’d like to try this one,thanks Ruby

  34. # 34 by alfabeta
    September 4th, 2009 at 7:06 am #

    Sounds delicious! I must try!

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