Christmas chutney recipes

A perfect match for cheese and cold meats, and delicious in turkey sandwiches

Chutneys are fantastic presents because they really improve with age and go brilliantly with Christmas cheeses and cold meats

Make our fruity, spiced Christmas chutney, which has all the flavours of cranberries and mulled wine. Enjoy with a cheeseboard, or make as a thoughtful gift

Add tamarind to this chutney for a lovely lip-puckering sourness. Fill a couple of jars and give away to your favourite cheese lovers at Christmas

Preserve sweet juicy fruit in this spiced chutney with cardamom, chilli and ginger - great with cheese, cold meat or curry

This moreish savoury jam would make a great edible gift in a hamper. It's wonderful spread on toast or crackers and goes well with softly cooked eggs

Studded with walnuts and stem ginger, this pickle is delicious on a cheeseboard or with cold meats, plus it makes a great gift

This fruity chutney with pears, sultanas, a hint of chilli, star anise, ginger and cumin is the perfect way to preserve a taste of autumn

Give this tangy fruit pickle away as a gift or keep in your cupboard for a colourful household condiment

Homemade cranberry sauce with port is the little finishing touch to set off a festive dinner - it goes well with cheese and ham too

Add some spice to your Christmas dinner with this cross between a chutney, chilli jam and cranberry sauce. The amount of chilli you use will determine how hot the jam is

Serve this vividly coloured chutney with cheeses and cold meats - great to give as a gift, too

Make-ahead this rich plum chutney for special occasions or simply enjoy al fresco with your favourite cold cuts. Flavour with spices such as cumin, paprika and ginger.

The sweet flesh of squash or pumpkin takes on a new character as it nestles down in the pan with onion, apple, spices, sugar and vinegar

Perk up cold ham and turkey with this tangy chutney. Or, make a batch, put into pretty jars, and give as Christmas gifts

A Christmassy relish which will keep in the cupboard for up to six months, making it perfect for make-ahead gifts

This storecupboard relish has all the flavours of a classic cooked chutney but with more bite. It makes a great last minute accompaniment to a cheese board or ham

This homemade chutney is simple to make and is particularly good served with a hard cheese

The pineapple flavour really comes through in this tangy chutney, making it a perfect accompaniment for ham and all your festive cold meats and cheeses

This rich red onion chutney is easy to make and will enhance any salad - or try serving it with warm goat's cheese on toast.

A chunky and vibrant homemade pickle flavoured with yellow mustard seeds- keep as an accompaniment or present as a gift

This has a kick, but won’t blow your head off, and goes well with any selection of cold cuts of meat

What will you do with your courgette glut? Make the most of them in a fruity chutney with ginger, apples, sultanas and shallots

Spice a garden glut of fruit with coriander, cumin and mustard seeds for this pickle that's perfect for hampers