Best South African Fruit Chutney Recipes
SOUTH AFRICAN FRUIT CHUTNEY
The secret of Fruit Chutney, in fact most chutneys, is not to make it too thin, rather err on the thick side. This can be used immediately but is best if it ages.
Provided by Nyteglori
Categories Chutneys
Time 2h30m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Chop all the dried fruit except the sultanas.
- Place the fruit and water into a large mixing bowl, cover and leave overnight.
- Do not drain the fruit. Add the remaining ingredients, place in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
- Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring to the boil and then lower the heat.
- Allow to simmer, uncovered, for approximately 1½ hours, or until thick. Stir occasionally.
- Remember the fruit chutney needs to be relatively thick.
- Pour the condiment mixture into sterilized jars whilst still hot. Fill to ½ inch below the top. Cover with an airtight, plastic lid, or glass lid.
- Do not use a metal lid, because the action of the spices and vinegar, in the condiment, will cause corrosion.
- Leave the chutney to mature in a cool, dark, dry place for 6-8 weeks before use.
- This fruit chutney may be used in particular with curries, but also with any dish. Generally, with those which have rice, or cous cous, as an accompaniment. This condimjent may also be used to tasty up pasta, vegetable and fish dishes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4866.6, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 468.6, Carbohydrate 1254.3, Fiber 81.7, Sugar 1113.5, Protein 28.5
FRUIT CHUTNEY (ZWT - SOUTH AFRICA)
This recipe was entered for ZWT & has been modified slightly. My source is: http://africhef.com/Chutney-Recipe.html. The intro is short & sweet ... "This easy South African Fruit Chutney recipe is 1 of the simplest I've come across & is well worth the slight effort taken to prepare it." (Yield & times have been estimated. Times do not include standing overnight or waiting period to mature)
Provided by twissis
Categories Chutneys
Time 2h30m
Yield 1 3 lb, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Chop all dried fruit except the sultanas.
- Place fruit & water in a lrg mixing bowl, cover & leave overnight.
- Do not drain the fruit. Add the remaining ingredients & place in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
- Simmer over low heat (stirring constantly) till the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring to a boil & then lower heat. Allow to simmer (uncovered) for approx 1 1/2 hrs or till thick, stirring occ.
- Pour chutney mixture into sterilized jars while still hot. Fill to ½ in below the top. Cover w/an airtight plastic lid. Do not use a metal lid because the action of the spices & vinegar will cause corrosion.
- Leave the chutney to mature in a cool, dark, dry place for 6-8 weeks before use.
- NOTE: This fruit chutney may be used in curries, almost any dish that has rice as an accompaniment & also to tasty up pasta dishes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4935.6, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 519, Carbohydrate 1270.3, Fiber 84.6, Sugar 1117.3, Protein 29.9
FRUIT CHUTNEY
An untested fresh-fruit version of South African chutney. Chutney is best served as a condiment over meat and fish. (Posted for Zaar World Tour 2011)
Provided by strawberrybird
Categories South African
Time 50m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Add all ingredients to heavy bottomed saucepan and heat over low, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Turn the heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes or until the fruit is cooked and thick. Check periodically to see if more liquid is needed.
- If time allows, use proper methods (check with your local cooperative extension office) to can the chutney and let sit for 6-8 weeks.
- Otherwise, cool and dig in!
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