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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Chutney



A jar of chutney makes a nice gift. It’s colorful, fruity, sweet, and SO easy to make. Especially around this time of year when cranberries are plentiful and considered a staple in the holiday feasting, a pretty ribbon-clad jar of cranberry chutney makes a nice gift for any hostess serving up a traditional meal.

Cranberry Chutney

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
12 oz. cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup apples, peeled and diced (about half a medium-sized apple)
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground clove



In medium saucepan, combine sugar and water and bring to a boil over medium heat.



Add the rest of the ingredients then return to a boil.



Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, until apples are tender.



Pour into a medium glass mixing bowl and cover with plastic, cool to room temperature.
Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to blend.
Best served at room temperature, serve with turkey or pork. Makes about 2-1/2 cups.

Here are some other non-traditional varieties to try.

Carambola (Star Fruit) Chutney

2 cup star fruit, cubed (about ¾ lbs)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 tbsp finely chopped and peeled gingerroot
1/4 tsp ground clove
2 tbsp white wine vinegar

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and stir well, bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
Cook for 25 minutes, or it thickens.
Store in refrigerator, makes about 1 cup.
It makes a nice compliment to curry, chicken, pork, or vegetable.

Pineapple Chutney

2 cups cubed pineapple (fresh or canned in juice)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves

In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple, onion, pineapple juice, raisins, brown sugar, vinegar, and cumin.
Set pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.
Simmer 15 minutes, until mixture thickens and reduces.
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
Serve with pork, ham or chicken.

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