🍏✨ Apple Chutney II Recipe – A Burst of Flavors! ✨🍏
If you’re craving a delectable chutney that combines the sweet essence of apples, the slight heat from chili peppers, and the richness of raisins, then this Apple Chutney II recipe is a must-try! 🌶️🍐
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 3 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup seedless raisins
- 6 apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup gingerroot, finely chopped
- 6 red chili peppers, sliced
- 2 green chili peppers, chopped
- Pickling salt to taste
- Additional sugar and cayenne to adjust the taste
- 6 hard green pears, peeled and sliced
🕒 Cooking Time: Varies
🕒 Preparation Time: Quick and Easy
🕒 Total Time: Depends on your simmering style
Nutritional Information (Per Serving – 1 Pint):
- Calories: 72.2
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 176.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 18.1g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 14.5g
- Protein: 0.4g
🌟 Aggregated Rating: 5/5 ⭐ (One enthusiastic review!)
👩🍳 Instructions:
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In a large preserving kettle, combine the cider vinegar, sugar, seedless raisins, diced apples, minced garlic cloves, finely chopped gingerroot, sliced red chili peppers, and chopped green chili peppers. Don’t forget a pinch of pickling salt for that perfect balance.
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Bring this delightful mixture to a boil, and let it simmer until the apples reach a delightful mushiness, becoming beautifully transparent. This is where the magic happens!
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If the mixture needs a little extra kick, add more cider vinegar as necessary. The dance of flavors is all about finding that harmonious balance.
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Now, it’s time to play with your taste buds! Take a spoonful, savor the symphony of flavors, and adjust with additional sugar and cayenne until it reaches your desired taste profile.
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Once your taste buds are delighted, introduce the sliced hard green pears to the mix. Simmer until these pears become transparent, ensuring they maintain their texture without overcooking.
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As the aroma envelops your kitchen, grab your hot sterilized jars and carefully spoon this apple and pear concoction into them, leaving just the right amount of headspace.
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Seal those jars with love, capturing every nuance of the flavors within. It’s like preserving the essence of autumn in a jar!
👨👩👧👦 Servings and Yield:
- Recipe Servings: 80 (Perfect for a gathering!)
- Recipe Yield: 8 Pints (Share the love!)
🌈 Tips and Tricks:
- Experiment with apple varieties for a unique twist. Granny Smith for a tangy note or Honeycrisp for extra sweetness!
- Play with the chili peppers—adjust the quantity to suit your spice tolerance.
- This chutney is not just a sidekick; it can steal the spotlight as a topping for cheese boards or a glaze for roasted meats.
There you have it, a culinary masterpiece waiting to grace your table – Apple Chutney II, a symphony of flavors that captures the essence of autumn in every jar! 🍂✨
