Orchard Cottage Chutney Recipe

Name: Orchard Cottage Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 900 g plums, washed, halved and stoned (no need to peel); 900 g ripe tomatoes, skinned and roughly chopped; 850 ml malt vinegar; 6 garlic cloves; 450 g onions; 225 g raisins; 1 1/8 kg cooking apples, peeled and cored; 450 g demerara sugar; 24 g salt; 50 g whole pickling spices; 1 small muslin, bag

Servings: persons

900 g plums, washed, halved and stoned (no need to peel)
900 g ripe tomatoes, skinned and roughly chopped
850 ml malt vinegar
6 garlic cloves
450 g onions
225 g raisins
1 1/8 kg cooking apples, peeled and cored
450 g demerara sugar
24 g salt
50 g whole pickling spices
1 small muslin, bag

1
Put the plums, tomatoes and vinegar into a large preserving pan. Bring to the boil and then simmer gently until very soft.
2
Mince together the garlic, onions, raisins and apples or use a food processor to chop them finely. Add to the plum mixture with the sugar, salt and bag of spices. (see note below regarding spices).
3
Heat gently until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil and then simmer uncovered for about 2 hours, or until the chutney is well reduced and very thick. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
4
Remove the bag of spices and spoon into hot sterilised jars and seal down.
5
Allow jars to cool before labeling and store for 2-3 weeks before using.
6
NOTE: Use a mixture of any or all of the following for the spices: Peppercorns, allspice berries, ginger, celery seeds, cloves, dried chillies or coriander seeds. Tie them up into a clean muslin bag.

929

kcal

Calories

221

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 900 g plums, washed, halved and stoned (no need to peel), 900 g ripe tomatoes, skinned and roughly chopped, 850 ml malt vinegar, 6 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Orchard Cottage Chutney falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Orchard Cottage Chutney

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