Mirj's Backyard Chutney Recipe

Name: Mirj's Backyard Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb assorted dried fruit (apricots and dates are best); 3 tart apples, peeled,cored and coarsely chopped; 1 lb fresh plums or 1 lb apricots or 1 lb loquats or 1 lb peach; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup seedless raisin; 3 cups packed brown sugar; 2 cups vinegar (cider is best); 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon cayenne (or less if you don't like it hot)

Servings: persons

1 lb assorted dried fruit (apricots and dates are best)
3 tart apples, peeled,cored and coarsely chopped
1 lb fresh plums or 1 lb apricots or 1 lb loquats or 1 lb peach
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup seedless raisin
3 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups vinegar (cider is best)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon cayenne (or less if you don't like it hot)

1
Combine all the ingredients in a heavy pot and bring to the boil.
2
Turn down the heat, cover and simmer for about 2 hours, until thick.
3
Give it a good stir every 10 minutes or so.
4
I like to mash it down at the end with a potato masher, but you can leave it with larger pieces of fruit if you like.
5
Spoon into sterilized jars.
6
Keeps in the fridge forever.
7
Warning: if you have plants near your stove it would be a good idea to remove them, the fumes from the vinegar can be a little strong.

699

kcal

Calories

175

Carbs

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb assorted dried fruit (apricots and dates are best), 3 tart apples, peeled,cored and coarsely chopped, 1 lb fresh plums or 1 lb apricots or 1 lb loquats or 1 lb peach, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mirj's Backyard 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.

Mirj's Backyard Chutney

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