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Spiced Plum Chutney Recipe

Dive into the rich, complex flavors of this Spiced Plum Chutney! Adapted from Marguerite Patten's "The Basic Basics Jams, Preserves and Chutneys Handbook," this recipe uses cooking plums for a deeply satisfying taste. The perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spicy, this chutney is ideal with cheese, meats, or as a flavorful condiment. Don't worry if you can't find white malt vinegar – brown malt vinegar works just as well!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 708.5 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Spiced Plum Chutney

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How to Make Spiced Plum Chutney

  1. Halve the plums and remove the pits (if possible; leave in for very firm plums to avoid wasting flesh).
  2. Weigh 2 1/4 lbs (1020g) of plums.
  3. Dice 1 medium apple (peeled and cored) into small pieces.
  4. Finely chop 1/2 medium onion (peeled).
  5. Mince 2 cloves garlic (peeled).
  6. Combine plums, diced apple, chopped onion, minced garlic, 1 1/4 cups white malt vinegar (or brown), 1 teaspoon mixed spice, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a large saucepan.
  7. Simmer gently over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes, or until the fruits are very soft and beginning to break down.
  8. Remove plum pits at this stage if you left them in.
  9. Stir in 1/2 cup raisins (sultanas), 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, and the remaining 1 1/4 cups vinegar.
  10. Stir over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  11. Increase heat to medium and boil steadily for 45-60 minutes, or until the chutney reaches a thick jam-like consistency, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  12. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  13. Carefully ladle the hot chutney into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Seal immediately and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes for optimal shelf stability.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

604g

Fat

1g

Carbs

60g

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