Classic apple chutney

Classic apple chutney

Serve this classic chutney with roast crackling pork for a change from apple sauce

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes about 1 litres/1¾ pints

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 - 25 mins

Cook time

Cook 40 mins

Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes

Method

  1. 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.
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Per rounded tbsp

123 kcalories, protein 1g, carbohydrate 32g, fat 1 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 1g, sugar 19g, salt 0.17 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2005.

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  • Binder photo PW

    13 December 2009

    PW commented on this recipe

    how many jars of chutney does this make?

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  • 16 December 2009

    welshmam rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I am fast becoming a chutneyaholic! This is delicious although sweet and really easy to make. I put in 600g sugar and an extra onion and its still on the sweet side. PW- I got 6 450g jars out of it.

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  • 27 February 2010

    myra rated this recipe

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  • 10 March 2010

    Poppybelle rated this recipe

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  • 15 August 2010

    clara jane rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Read the comments but decided to stick with the recipe and glad we did - it was delicious! I have never made chutney before but it was so easy. It did take longer than the recommended 30-40 mins to thicken (closer to an hour) but patience paid off. We have a glut of apples in the garden so will definitely make again. Great for presents!

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  • 18 August 2010

    Corabun rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I used dessert apples for this recipe beacause we had so many so I reduced the amount of sugar to 500g from 750g and it worked well. I wasn't sure if the weight of apples was after peeling and coring or before. I opted for after and the recipe made 7 x 1lb jars worth. It took me twice as long to peel and chop the apples than the preparation time given but maybe that was because they were smaller and I had to chop out bruises & inhabitants. Otherwise it was straightforward and easy. It tastes great now even though I guess it needs to mature. I will definitely make it again next year.

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  • 01 September 2010

    Apple chutney recipe commented on this recipe

    You can't beat <A HREF="http://mothersgarden.org/recipe-mothers-garden-apple-chutney?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MothersGarden+%28Mother%27s+Garden%29">apple chutney</A>, especially with cold meats the day after! I love making things that last as well, so if you make enough jars you can not only give to friends and family but will not have to buy a jar of chutney all year!

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  • Binder photo pat

    05 September 2010

    pat rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    yes i made this chutney but i added green beans and and more spices to the apple chutney very good no not for a special occasion i grew tomatoe plants and had far to manyso added those to pat

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  • 14 September 2010

    mmow commented on this recipe

    This chutney is great. It's very easy to make although it took me longer than 25 minutes to prepare everything - mainly the apples of course. The colour is just like a well known branded pickle but the taste is even better! I might try using different spices next time as others have done.

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  • 19 September 2010

    Amphibious Boy commented on this recipe

    In my garden I get a glut of Bramleys apples and blackberries shortly followed by chestnuts. Do you think this recipe would work adding blackberries and chestnuts to it?

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  • 20 September 2010

    peterpop commented on this recipe

    It took more than 2hours (you said 40-50mins.), but produced 2litres! (you said 1!) what am I doing wrongly?

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  • 20 September 2010

    peterpop commented on this recipe

    Just to give to family - I've got time - they ain't!

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  • 12 October 2010

    bebe rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Used apples from my garden to make this chutney. It turned out great, but took a lot longer to thicken up. Next time I will use more onion and fewer raisins.

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  • Binder photo sue

    07 November 2010

    sue commented on this recipe

    Lovely recipe, I used mixed dried fruit instead of raisins, Added some mixed spice and used mustard powder instead of seeds. Tasted lovely. Another christmas present sorted. Will go nicely with the red onion marmalade and some cheese and biscuits.

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  • 11 November 2010

    tinks rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    First chutney I've ever made - absolutely easy & foolproof to make & tastes fantastic! You'll never want shop bought chutney again! Recomend Canadian Extra Mature Cheddar to go with it!!!

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  • 01 January 2011

    diamond_sky rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    The first chutney I ever made! So easy but utterly delicious, whether with pork, cheese or in a ham sandwich.

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  • 01 January 2011

    Dave rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Excellent. I gave some away for Christmas, and it went down a storm. Great with pate, pork, and cheese.

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  • 10 April 2011

    Lisa's stuff rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Mine was a little runny but cooked it for more than an hour to see if it would thicken up. Not sure what I did wrong ? I used Granny Smith apples as I'm in the USA and not sure what cooking apples they use over here yet. But it tastes awesome ! and made loads.

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  • 18 July 2011

    Heidi commented on this recipe

    Love this recipe... makes a lovely gift... thanks guys for all your suggestions!!

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  • Binder photo JC

    24 July 2011

    JC commented on this recipe

    Hi How long will the apple chutney keep?

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes about 1 litres/1¾ pints

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 - 25 mins

Cook time

Cook 40 mins

Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½kg cooking apples , peeled and diced
  • 750g light muscovado sugar
  • 500g raisins
  • 2 medium onions , finely chopped
  • 2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 700ml cider vinegar
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Per rounded tbsp

123 kcalories, protein 1g, carbohydrate 32g, fat 1 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 1g, sugar 19g, salt 0.17 g

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