Spiced courgette chutney

Spiced courgette chutney

A punchy, vibrant summer chutney, perfect for a ploughman's lunch

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 1kg

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 2 hours

Method

  1. Put all the ingredients in a large pan. Bring slowly to a simmer, stirring to stop the mixture sticking.
  2. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours until dark, thick and chutney-like. Pour into sterilised jars and leave for 2-3 weeks before eating.
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Per 25g/rounded tbsp

36 kcalories, protein 0.6g, carbohydrate 8.4g, fat 0.2 g, saturated fat 0.0g, fibre 0.5g, salt 0.02 g

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  • 03 October 2010

    Sunshiner rated this recipe

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  • 15 October 2010

    onlyevicka commented on this recipe

    made this some 4 weeks ago and this week opened first jar; already 3 people asked for the recipe. Really nice flavour.

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  • 15 October 2010

    onlyevicka commented on this recipe

    I just read someones comment about the colour- mine is brown as well- I think the jar shown in photo is not cooked chutney.

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    01 December 2010

    liz rated this recipe

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  • 17 July 2011

    Lordie commented on this recipe

    I haven't made chutney since my attempt at school so as we have lots of courgetteson our allotment I made loads of it and everyone loves it but it took a good 2 hours to reduce and it still had a lot of liquid so I just used a slotted spoon to ladle into jars and then it looked good and tastes great. I shall make some more.

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  • 18 July 2011

    becky commented on this recipe

    this was my first attempt at making chutney. I stuck to the recipe and it is absolutely amazing, I'm making another batch first thing tommorrow but adding chilli flakes for a bit of a kick.

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  • 18 July 2011

    becky rated and commented on this recipe

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    this was my first attempt at making chutney. I stuck to the recipe and it is absolutely amazing, I'm making another batch first thing tommorrow but adding chilli flakes for a bit of a kick.

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  • 25 July 2011

    Suelooe commented on this recipe

    My first attempt at making chutney too, had same problem as many others too much liquid at end of cooking time, I wonder if I had the heat too low, put heat up for last half hour + an extra 20 mins, much better, smells delicious, I hope to save mine for Christmas.

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  • 25 July 2011

    Suelooe commented on this recipe

    After studying the photo of this recipe, it does look as if there is a fair amount of liquid in the jar, perhaps it's meant to be this way ??

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  • 27 August 2011

    lbignell2004 commented on this recipe

    I've just made this for the first time (in fact it's my first ever chutney). So far so good. It looks and smells great. I added a small amount of chilli flakes (as mentioned by others), but other than that i stuck to the recipe. Looking forward to trying it in a couple of weeks. Not entirely sure how long it will keep for, or where it is best to store it, but think i'll stick it in the fridge. From reading some of the other comments i'm assuming it will keep for ages.

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  • 02 September 2011

    chef_mel rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Well i made this, with a few little tweaks here and there. I doubled the batch because i had more courgettes to use, i increased the cooking time by half an hour, and instead of 4 tsp of mixed spice, i used 3tsp of mixed spice and 1 tsp of dried chilli flakes (for a bit of heat!) I think it looks quite nice, tastes quite nice- the only issue i have with it is that theres a bit of an issue with the texture of the skins from the tomatoes- they don't dissolve or go as soft as the rest of the chutney. Not a major problem i don't think, but it's something that should be noted about this recipe.

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  • 04 September 2011

    Eeek commented on this recipe

    Made it just as the recipe and came out beautifully. Really love this chutney and so does everyone that I've given it to. Definitely worth waiting a while before eating as it becomes more mellow. I like the fact that it's not too vinegary.

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  • 05 September 2011

    scubachick76 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely delicious, I had a glut and decided to try the recipe, and after 2 weeks it was gorgeous, and to be honest, I don't usually like chutneys much- although I have to say it didn't look as colourful/beautiful as the pick, the taste was splendid! : )

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  • 05 September 2011

    tracy commented on this recipe

    I tried this recipe with Patty pans a few weeks ago and it is fantastic. Really lovely colour too!

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  • 10 September 2011

    VickyP rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Just finished bottling this up .... So easy 2 make, used red wine vinegar, less mixed spice and a pinch of chilli flakes after other people's comments. Colour is like on photo and only took about an extra 15mins 2 reduce the liquid. Tastes amazing even still hot, will definately make again.

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  • 11 September 2011

    yummy commented on this recipe

    Great to read everybody's comments and tips. Mine is cooking as I write this. I've used yellow courgettes and also added chilli flakes as many others have. Will comment on the colour of mine when it is finished, but noticed the recipe just said brown sugar - wonder if some people have used dark brown sugar, which is why it has turned out too dark? I've used light brown sugar so will let you know what colour mine ends up being. Can't wait to try it!

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  • 11 September 2011

    yummy commented on this recipe

    Great to read everybody's comments and tips. Mine is cooking as I write this. I've used yellow courgettes and also added chilli flakes as many others have. Will comment on the colour of mine when it is finished, but noticed the recipe just said brown sugar - wonder if some people have used dark brown sugar, which is why it has turned out too dark? I've used light brown sugar so will let you know what colour mine ends up being. Can't wait to try it!

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  • 11 September 2011

    yummy commented on this recipe

    Great to read everybody's comments and tips. Mine is cooking as I write this. I've used yellow courgettes and also added chilli flakes as many others have. Will comment on the colour of mine when it is finished, but noticed the recipe just said brown sugar - wonder if some people have used dark brown sugar, which is why it has turned out too dark? I've used light brown sugar so will let you know what colour mine ends up being. Can't wait to try it!

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  • 12 September 2011

    Mizz rated and commented on this recipe

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    Perfect for getting rid of excess allotment produce, best when left at least 3 weeks. Perfect chutney!

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  • 02 October 2011

    lbignell2004 commented on this recipe

    The chutney turned out really great. I will be using this recipe again :)

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 1kg

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 2 hours

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Per 25g/rounded tbsp

36 kcalories, protein 0.6g, carbohydrate 8.4g, fat 0.2 g, saturated fat 0.0g, fibre 0.5g, salt 0.02 g

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