Mary Berry's Christmas chutney

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• Binnie

  21 November 2011

  Binnie commented on this recipe

  I made this yesterday as a change from my normal chutney and although it turned out well i was not prepared for how much of a kick the cayenne pepper gave and being someone who rather likes spice i was actually not at all happy with how hot this was, so am making a second batch today with no cayenne pepper to mix them togther to hopefully get an acceptable tatse, so do be careful with the cayenne !

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• Sallyc

  27 November 2011

  Sallyc commented on this recipe

  having a go at this for the first time. I have enjoyed all the prep and am currently waiting for the mixture to reduce. I think its been about an Hour now. Smells lush. The ingredients were quite cheap, i shopped at lidl in order to keep the cost down and now have the spices in the cupboard for a second batch. I have spent £10 to start from scratch and i am using recycled jars

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• suzannebe

  27 November 2011

  suzannebe commented on this recipe

  Hi I have never made this before , when step 4 says "seal while still hot " is there anything special i have to do here or simply seal the air tight jar ?? thanks suzanne

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• mushroom

  01 December 2011

  mushroom rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really easy to make. Followed advice about cayenne pepper and only used 1 tsp. So far just the right amount of kick. Took about 45mins to get right consistency. Looks really pretty and tastes delicious. Will make lovely xmas presents.

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• flutterpillar76

  01 December 2011

  flutterpillar76 commented on this recipe

  Have enjoyed reading through the comments. I am about to try this recipe this w/end after a miserble attempt at another recipe by a big named chef that just failed!!! I look forward to this one and hope it turns out as everyone says it will. :o)

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• Jennib26

  02 December 2011

  Jennib26 commented on this recipe

  I want to make this now for chirstmas, will it be ok with 3 weeks maturity, and how long does it keep for? Sounds delish!

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• Ruth

  02 December 2011

  Ruth commented on this recipe

  hi just n the process of making htis lovely chutney did cut down on the cayenne, also agree that there is a lot of liquid so i added a handful of red lentils which have absorbed a lot of the liquid and then have disintergrated and asn't changed the taste and cut down on about an hour of simmering time.

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• Sallyc

  03 December 2011

  Sallyc commented on this recipe

  Just made my second batch of this in a week. it seems to have thickened up a lot faster this time round. the only thing i did different is not put the lid on the pan during the whole process.

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• vickyc82

  05 December 2011

  vickyc82 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made this for the first time yesterday and the bit I tasted as I was putting it in jars was lovely! Can't wait to try it again in a few weeks. Really easy to make but it did take a lot longer than the recipe said. Made a jar for us and several others as gifts.

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• vickyc82

  05 December 2011

  vickyc82 commented on this recipe

  Made this for the first time yesterday and the bit I tasted as I was putting it in jars was lovely! Can't wait to try it again in a few weeks. Really easy to make but it did take a lot longer than the recipe said. Made a jar for us and several others as gifts.

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• Mrs G

  07 December 2011

  Mrs G commented on this recipe

  I am completely new to making any sort of Chutney, but thought I'd give it a go this year. I just wish I had read the comments before hand to know that others had also found that it took longer to turn into a chutney consistancy too. I thought that I must have done something wrong, as after 40 minutes it was still quite watery and runny, so I added some plain flour to try and thicken it up a bit, which thinking about it now was probably a really stupid thing to do, (but it was almost 11.00pm at the time and I really wanted to get to bed!! :)) Therefore, could you please tell me if it will still be o.k to eat, or because of the flour I am likely to poisen most of my family and friends if I give it to them for Christmas!! Hohoho !! Hope somebody out there is able to answer my question? Many thanks! :)

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• julie

  17 December 2011

  julie commented on this recipe

  Having read the reviews I was careful with the cayanne and now, 3 weeks later, I have tried it and found it too bland. Anyone any ideas as to how I can now spice it up or will I just have to live with this batch and add a bit more next time?

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• ktb

  22 December 2011

  ktb rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is the BOMB! so good...perfect pressie. Thanks GF

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• julie

  29 December 2011

  julie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was my first attempt at making chutney and it was a real success. It took longer to cook than the recipe suggests and I used half the cayenne pepper suggested. The result was a rich and succulent chutney that was perfect for Christmas cold cuts and yummy with cheese toasties afterwards.

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• DawnC

  30 December 2011

  DawnC rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made half portion of this as was worried that I'd have chutney hanging around for months. Made 3 jars for Christmas. Mine lasted 3 days and have already had e-mails from the friends I gave the other 2 jars to, requesting more. Absolutely delicious.

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• debbiehill

  01 January 2012

  debbiehill rated and commented on this recipe

  

  lovely! I made this chutney to give to my friends and family for christmas. The recipe filled about 10 small pots and was very tasty...I only wish there was more left for me. Maybe I'll make a double batch next year!

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• Cupcake

  02 January 2012

  Cupcake commented on this recipe

  Love this recipe was do easy to make and friends/family all said it was lovely when I gave it out as xmas presents. I will deefinately be making this again

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• Cupcake

  02 January 2012

  Cupcake commented on this recipe

  Oops forgot to put rating

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• Ann McC

  06 January 2012

  Ann McC rated and commented on this recipe

  

  made this for Christmas and gave most as pressies. I am sorry I didn't keep more for ourselves, my teenage daughter, who wouldn't even taste other chutneys has "discovered" this chutney, loves it and has it with everything. We are already using the last jar, so I bought the ingredients for a second batch this morning. I read the reviews and only used half the quantity of cayenne, thought it was a bit mild flavoured and will add the full amount when I make another batch tomorrow.

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• Emmy

  11 January 2012

  Emmy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I made this as Christmas presents this year and the praise I got was amazing - everyone friggin loved it! Make this now, not just for Christmas as it's super awesome and goes with so much. I particularly enjoy it with some coarse Ardennes pâté and homemade melba toast - yummy!

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Ingredients

• 900g tomatoes
• 3 red peppers, 1 large aubergine and 1 green pepper (total weight of about 900g/2lb)
• 700g onions , peeled and fairly finely chopped, by hand or in a food processor
• 4 fat cloves garlic , crushed
• 350g granulated sugar
• 300ml/½pint white wine vinegar or distilled malt vinegar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds, crushed
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper

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Makes about 2.5kg/6lb

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Takes about 2½ hours

Ingredients

• 900g tomatoes
• 3 red peppers, 1 large aubergine and 1 green pepper (total weight of about 900g/2lb)
• 700g onions , peeled and fairly finely chopped, by hand or in a food processor
• 4 fat cloves garlic , crushed
• 350g granulated sugar
• 300ml/½pint white wine vinegar or distilled malt vinegar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds, crushed
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper

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