Lemon Chutney Recipe

Name: Lemon Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For spiced vinegar; 2 tablespoons peppercorns; 2 teaspoons mace; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 6 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, crushed; 2 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds, whole; 1 tablespoon allspice, whole; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 teaspoons celery seeds; 1 tablespoon salt; 5 cups malt vinegar; For Chutney; 2 lbs lemons; 1 lb onion, sliced 1/8 inch thick half-moons; 1 1/2 cups raisins; 3 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 3 1/4 cups sugar

Servings: persons

For spiced vinegar
2 tablespoons peppercorns
2 teaspoons mace
1 teaspoon whole cloves
6 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, crushed
2 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds, whole
1 tablespoon allspice, whole
1 cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 tablespoon salt
5 cups malt vinegar
For Chutney
2 lbs lemons
1 lb onion, sliced 1/8 inch thick half-moons
1 1/2 cups raisins
3 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 1/4 cups sugar

1
Mix first 9 spices and salt in a nonreactive 2 quart saucepan. Add 1/2 cup vinegar. Boil 2 minutes.
2
Add rest of vinegar, boil another three minutes. Strain into nonreactive bowl to set aside and cool.
3
Slice lemons finely, removing pits. Add sliced onions and raisins. Put into a bowl, sprinkle with the salt, and mix well. Add enough spiced vinegar to cover the mix, and leave overnight.
4
The next day, pour lemons, onions, raisins & their soaking vinegar into a nonreactive pan, add mustard seeds and ginger, cover and simmer for one hour or until the lemon is tender.
5
Mix the sugar with the remaining spiced vinegar. Add to the pan and boil for about 15 minutes or until the mixture thickens somewhat, stirring constantly.
6
Ladle into warm sterilized pint jars.
7
Hot water bath process 10 minutes.

867

kcal

Calories

Fat

217

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For spiced vinegar, 2 tablespoons peppercorns, 2 teaspoons mace, 1 teaspoon whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chutney falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Chutney

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