Best Winter Chutney Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING WINTER FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in the brown sugar, pears, cranberries, apple and currants. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until fruit is tender and mixture has thickened., Pour hot mixture into hot jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water bath.

WINTER FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Using small sharp knife, cut between membranes of orange half to release segments. Set segments aside.
• Combine white wine and next 6 ingredients in large nonreactive* saucepan. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Strain mixture; discard solids.
• Return liquid to saucepan. Add cranberries, pears, figs, raisins and ginger. Cover and simmer until fruit is tender, about 10 minutes. Add apples. Simmer until apples are just tender, about 15 minutes. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in reserved orange segments. Transfer to bowl. Cover and refrigerate. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

WINTER FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Place prunes and apricots in saucepan; add 1 cup/250 mL water and bring to boil.
• Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
• Stir in onion, apple, tomatoes, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, black and cayenne peppers, salt and vinegar; bring to simmer.
• Cover and simmer on low, stirring occasionally, until thickened to jamlike consistency, 50 to 60 minutes.
• Remove from heat and spoon into jar.

WINTER FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add apples and pears; cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened, stirring constantly. , Add the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, rosemary, allspice and nutmeg; mix well. Cook over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; add oranges. Serve warm.

CURRIED WINTER SQUASH CHUTNEY

Steps:

• 1. Place the following in a spice bag: cardamom pods, cumin seed, whole cloves, yellow mustard seed, black peppercorns, fenugreek seed, coriander seed, and cinnamon stick. 2. Place the spice bag, squash, apples, onion, raisins, currants, sugars, vinegar, water, salt, ground fenugreek, ground ginger, brown mustard seed, and ground cinnamon in a large, heavy, stainless-steel saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat and cook uncovered for 45 minutes. Stir frequently and add water in small increments, if needed. 3. While the chutney cooks, prepare 5 500ml mason jars, lids and screw rings and keep them hot. Bring your boiling bath canner to a boil. 4. Remove the spice bag from the chutney. Pack chutney into jars leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Use a nonmetallic spatula to remove any air bubbles and wipe the rims clean. Place the lids on 'fingertip-tight'. 5. Process the jars for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath.

WINTER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a large pan and cook down slowly till thick enough to draw the spoon through.
• pot up into sterilized jars when still hot and seal.
• Leave to cool then label and store or give as gifts.

WINTER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in crockpot. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours. Cool. Makes approximately 3 cups chutney.