Rhubarb & date chutney

Rhubarb & date chutney

Keep this tucked away for a month so flavours can develop and then serve it with cheese, pâté, cold meats, sandwiches – you name it

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes about 2.25kg/5lb

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 25 mins

Cook time

Cook 40 mins

Method

  1. Put the onions in a large pan with the ginger and vinegar. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the rhubarb, plus 2 tsp salt to the pan and bring to the boil, stirring. Simmer, uncovered, for about 10 mins until the apples are tender.
  2. Stir in the rhubarb and cook, uncovered, until the chutney is thick and jammy, about 15-20 mins. Leave the chutney to sit for about 10-15 mins, then spoon into warm, clean jars, and seal. Label the jars when cool. Keep for at least a month before eating.
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Per tbsp

19 kcalories, protein 0g, carbohydrate 5g, fat 0 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 0g, sugar 5g, salt 0.07 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, May 2008.

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  • 09 August 2012

    Jamber commented on this recipe

    This recipe turned out really well. For one who is not keen on rhubarb, this chutney has changed my mind! The chutney tastes good now, can't imagine what it will taste like in a month's time. I would highly recommend this recipe. The one thing I did change was to add less sugar than recommended as I don't enjoy overly sweet chutneys.

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  • 17 August 2012

    catcalledcharlie commented on this recipe

    Simply Gorgeous!

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  • 02 September 2012

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  • 31 October 2012

    jubejube32 rated and commented on this recipe

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    This is the nicest chutney I've made. I needed to make some room in my freezer (!) so used rhubarb that I froze earlier in the year. Will be great for Christmas presents......if we don't eat it first

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  • 31 January 2013

    didi rated and commented on this recipe

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    This was my first time making chutney. It was easy and VERY tasty! The second time I made it I used white onions instead of red and it was still fantastic! yum yum :-)

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  • 28 May 2013

    ella rose rated and commented on this recipe

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    Absolutely lovely! First time making chutney and the recipe is so easy and the results are amazing! Will definitely make again when I have more rhubarb. The only thing I did slightly differently to the recipe was I only used 450g of rhubarb as that is all I had, used the correct quantity of all the other ingredients and it still turned out great. Recommend this recipe to anyone!! :-)

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  • 03 June 2013

    cat22 commented on this recipe

    Good recipe. Was really popular and good with naan bread

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    Azazello commented on this recipe

    Had loads of rhubarb from the allotment this year. Made this chutney - my wife and I both love it!

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    maz rated and commented on this recipe

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    love it! So easy. Try it!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes about 2.25kg/5lb

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 25 mins

Cook time

Cook 40 mins

Preserve the season

Ingredients

  • 50g fresh root ginger , grated
  • 300ml red wine vinegar
  • 500g eating apples , peeled and finely chopped
  • 200g pitted dates , chopped
  • 200g dried cranberries or raisins
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 400g light muscovado sugar
  • 700g rhubarb , sliced into 2cm chunks
  • 500g red onions
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Per tbsp

19 kcalories, protein 0g, carbohydrate 5g, fat 0 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 0g, sugar 5g, salt 0.07 g

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