English Apple Chutney Recipes

ENGLISH APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Before preparing the apples put everything else into a medium size pan and bring to the boil, stir well then lower heat to simmer.
• Grate apples onto a plate in order to catch juice (no need to peel) and place into a large pan, discarding the apple cores.
• Once finished add everything that's on the boil in the medium pan to the large pan with the apples in it.
• Bring to the boil, lower heat and simmer until thick and dark brown, approx 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring from time to time and making sure it doesn't stick especially towards the end. Chutney is ready when it has reduced by approx 1/3.
• Remove bay leaf, star anise and chilli(s) if using and jar immediately whilst still hot.
• Will keep for 1 month in the fridge or can be processed and canned for over 1 year (see home page and look for the canning link).
• Try adding a spoonful to stews and gravies or blend equal parts tomato puree with chutney in a food processor and put into squeezy bottles for a fruity ketchup the kids will love. Cheese on toast never tasted better so try mixing with grated cheese and grill until the cheese bubbles.

CLASSIC APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over a medium heat, then simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, for 30-40 mins, or until thick and pulpy. Remove from the heat, leave to cool and transfer to sterilised, clean, dry jars and seal.

APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine ingredients; simmer until thickened about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Stir frequently as it thickens to prevent sticking.
• Pour boiling hot mixture into hot pint jars leaving 1/4-inch head space.
• Adjust caps and then process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.
• Note: For milder chutney an additional 1 quart of apples may be added.

APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a saucepan, mix the apples, onion, ginger, vinegar, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, white pepper, cardamom, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples are tender. Mix in some water if necessary to keep the ingredients moist. Remove the onion and ginger, and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

GREEN TOMATO CHUTNEY - TRADITIONAL ENGLISH RECIPE

Steps:

• Finely chop the tomatoes, apples and onions. Put them in a bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Cover and leave somewhere cool overnight.
• Strain off the resulting salty juice and discard. Put the remains of the onion, tomato, apple mix into a pan and add the vinegar, spice, mustard, ginger and pepper. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 1½ hours, stirring occasionally. You will know when it is ready because the chutney will start to become 'thick' in texture.
• Turn off the heat and leave it in the pan to cool. Once it is at room temperature then decant it into clean storage jars, seal and put to one side for use. This can be eaten immediately after cooking, but you will find that the flavour improves if left for a few weeks in the jars before eating.

APPLE AND TOMATO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Place apples and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook 25 minutes, or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Add more water as necessary to keep the apples simmering.
• Wrap mustard seed in cheesecloth, and place with apples. Mix tomatoes, onions, garlic, sultanas, sugar, curry powder, cayenne pepper, salt and vinegar into saucepan. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
• Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours, stirring occassionally, until a thick chutney remains. Remove and discard wrapped mustard seed. Seal chutney in sterile containers until serving.