PLUM CHUTNEY

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I had a whole bunch of plums one year, and wanted a chutney that would sing and dance on my tongue. This is what I came up with, and I think it's pretty darn good. If you can't find keffir lime leaves (at a Vietnamese or Chinese grocery) add the zest of large lime instead.

Provided by Jenny Sanders

Categories     Chutneys

Time 1h

Yield 7 250ml jars, 112 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts Italian plums
3 cups cranberries
6 large jalapeno peppers
1 cup minced fresh ginger
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
1 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon whole cardamom pod
12 kaffir lime leaves

Steps:

  • Wash, pit and chop the plums.
  • Wearing gloves, stem, seed and chop the peppers.
  • Put the plums, cranberries and peppers in a large kettle.
  • Add the ginger, peeled and grated.
  • Add the water, sugar, vinegar and spices.
  • Put the jars into a large canning kettle, and cover with water to an inch above the tops of the jars.
  • Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes to sterilize.
  • Simmer the fruit mixture until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the keffir lime leaves and cardamom.
  • Pack into hot sterilized jars and seal with lids sterilized according to the manufacturers instructions.
  • (Generally, boil for 5 minutes.) Boiling water process 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 0.1

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