Minty Apple Chutney
A seasonal festive chutney that is great with cold roast beef and lamb. Makes two 450g jars or 4-6 smaller gift jars, depending on size.
prep time
30 mins
cook time
35 minutes
serves
20 people
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice powder
- 1 whole cinnamon stick, halved
- 1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 x 5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons dried currants
- 175g granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 150ml cider vinegar
- Juice of 1 large lime
- Juice of 1 large orange
- ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
- Pinch ground cloves
- 4 dessert apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
- 1 bunch freshly chopped mint
Method
- Put all the ingredients except the apples and mint into a large pan. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until the mixture is reduced by most of the liquid is reduced by 2/3rds.
- Add the apples and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender and the liquid is almost evaporated.
- Cool slightly, remove the cinnamon sticks and serve hot or cold with cooked sliced roast meats or spoon the mixture into two sterilised jars (or smaller glass gift jars labelled and given as gifts for Christmas).
