Apple Chutney Recipe
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Description:
This delicious and tangy Apple Chutney recipe is a wonderful way to preserve the flavors of fresh apples, peppers, and tomatoes, with a lovely balance of sweet, savory, and a hint of spice. The combination of white wine vinegar, ginger, mustard seeds, and golden raisins gives it a rich depth, making it a versatile condiment to pair with meats, cheeses, or as a spread on your favorite bread.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | Apples (peeled, cored, and chopped) |
| 1 | Lovage (or celery leaves, finely chopped) |
| 1 | Red bell pepper (diced) |
| 1 | Tomato (chopped) |
| 1 | Green tomato (chopped) |
| 1 | Yellow onion (finely chopped) |
| 4 | Garlic cloves (minced) |
| 1 cup | Golden raisins |
| 1/4 cup | Fresh ginger (grated) |
| 1 cup | Light brown sugar |
| 1 cup | White wine vinegar |
| 1 tsp | Celery seed |
| 1 tsp | Yellow mustard seeds |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 323 |
| Total Fat | 1.3g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 25.2mg |
| Carbohydrates | 81.1g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9g |
| Sugars | 65.8g |
| Protein | 2.9g |
Instructions
1. Prepare Ingredients
Start by gathering all your ingredients. Peel, core, and chop the apples into bite-sized pieces. Dice the red bell pepper, chop both the tomato and green tomato, and finely chop the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves, grate the fresh ginger, and have the golden raisins ready. Make sure the lovage (or celery leaves) is finely chopped.
2. Combine Ingredients in a Non-Reactive Pan
Once your ingredients are prepped, place them all into a large non-reactive pan. This is important to avoid any metallic reaction that could affect the flavor of the chutney. Add the apples, lovage, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, garlic, raisins, ginger, brown sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and mustard seeds.
3. Bring Mixture to a Boil
Set your pan over medium-high heat. Stir the mixture constantly to dissolve the sugar and ensure that all the ingredients are well combined. Once the mixture comes to a boil, keep stirring to prevent sticking.
4. Simmer and Thicken
Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the chutney to simmer uncovered. Stir occasionally to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom. Simmer for about 45 minutes or until the chutney thickens and reaches the desired consistency. It should be thick but still have a slight amount of syrupy liquid.
5. Prepare Jars for Canning
While the chutney is simmering, prepare your jars for canning. Sterilize the jars, lids, and rings by boiling them in water. Keep the jars hot in the water bath until ready to fill.
6. Fill the Jars
Once the chutney has thickened, carefully ladle it into the sterilized jars. Leave about 1/4 inch of headspace at the top of each jar to allow for proper sealing. Wipe the rims of the jars clean, then place the lids and screw on the rings just until finger-tight.
7. Process in a Water Bath
Process the filled jars in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes to ensure proper sealing. Make sure the jars are fully submerged in the water. After the time is up, remove the jars carefully and allow them to cool completely. As the jars cool, you should hear a “ping” sound, which indicates that they are properly sealed.
8. Store and Enjoy
Once cooled, check that the lids have sealed by pressing down in the center of each lid. If it doesn’t pop back, the jar is sealed. Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place. Unsealed jars should be refrigerated and consumed within a few weeks.
Yield:
This recipe makes approximately 6 jars of chutney.
Enjoy your homemade Apple Chutney as a flavorful condiment with a variety of dishes, from roasted meats to cheeses or simply as a spread on crackers!
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