Fruit Chutney (Zwt - South Africa) |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 46 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The intro is short & sweet ... This easy South African Fruit Chutney recipe is 1 of the simplest I've come across & is well worth the slight effort taken to prepare it. (Yield & times have been estimated. Times do not include standing overnight or waiting period to mature) Ingredients:
1 lb brown sugar |
1/2 lb dried pears |
1/2 lb dried apricot |
1/2 lb dates |
1/2 lb dried apple ring |
1/2 lb sultana |
1 cup onion (chopped) |
4 cups water |
3 garlic cloves (crushed) |
2 cups cider vinegar |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
1/2 teaspoon turmeric |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated) |
1/2 teaspoon ginger (freshly ground) |
Directions:
1. Chop all dried fruit except the sultanas.
2. Place fruit & water in a lrg mixing bowl, cover & leave overnight.
3. Do not drain the fruit. Add the remaining ingredients & place in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
4. Simmer over low heat (stirring constantly) till the sugar has dissolved.
5. Bring to a boil & then lower heat. Allow to simmer (uncovered) for approx 1 1/2 hrs or till thick, stirring occ.
6. Pour chutney mixture into sterilized jars while still hot. Fill to 1/2 in below the top. Cover w/an airtight plastic lid. Do not use a metal lid because the action of the spices & vinegar will cause corrosion.
7. Leave the chutney to mature in a cool, dark, dry place for 6-8 weeks before use.
8. NOTE: This fruit chutney may be used in curries, almost any dish that has rice as an accompaniment & also to tasty up pasta dishes.
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