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Home » Jams, Jellies, Chutney and Pickles » How to make Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney

September 1, 2018 By Janice Pattie 28 Comments

How to make Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney

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Spicy Courgette & Apple Chutney on oatcake with cheese
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Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney is a recipe, developed specifically to make use of nature’s bounty at the end of the summer.  It’s sweet and spicy with tasty chunks of apple and courgette (zucchini).

Courgette and Apple Chutney with oatcakes and cheese

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a glut of courgettes (zucchini) and apples, must be in want of a recipe”.  With apologies to Jane Austen! 

Chutneys and relishes are even easier to make than jams and jellies.  You don’t need to work out a ‘setting point’, you just cook it down until it reaches the thickness that you want. 

Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney is ideal served with crackers and cheese

How do you serve Spicy Courgette & Apple Chutney?

You can enjoy this tasty chutney with cheese and crackers. Chutney also makes a great accompaniment to pies, pastries, and roasts.  I often add a spoonful of chutney to a casserole or slow cooker one-pot to add a touch of spice and piquancy. 

Oatckae with Courgette and Apple Chutney

Give it as a gift

Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney also makes a great gift for friends and family. Tie a pretty circle of fabric over the jar lid and add a fancy label and you are done.

How to make Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney

Follow the step by step instructions for great results.

All quantities and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the page

Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney ingredients

Gather your ingredients, apples, onions, courgettes (zucchini), red (bell) pepper, root ginger, and garlic cloves. Cut the apples, courgettes, onion, and red pepper into even-sized chunks.

Slat the vegetables for Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney

Put the chopped apple, courgettes, red pepper and onion in a non-metallic bowl and add the salt.  Cover and leave for an hour.

Drain off the excess liquid from the vegetables for Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney

Drain off the excess water that will have gathered in the bottom of the bowl. I needed two colanders to drain off this quantity.

Add the rest of the ingredients and your ready to cook Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney

Add the other ingredients, including the chopped dates, sugar, ginger and garlic to a large saucepan with the vinegar and spices.  There’s no need to add any more salt as you have salted the vegetables already.

Bring to the boil then simmer until the mixture becomes pulpy and is nice and thick. Be careful with the temperature and stir frequently as you don’t want the chutney to stick to the bottom of the pan. 

Sweet and Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney Recipe

How long before I can eat the Courgette and Apple Chutney?

Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney will mature and improve so try to leave it for at least two weeks.  However, I did try it the next day and it was delicious. There is no overpowering vinegar flavour, it’s not too spicy,  and it is the perfect partner for cheese and oatcakes. 

How long can I keep the chutney?

If your jars are well sterlised and sealed, the chutney will keep for up to a year unopened. Once opened store in the fridge and use within 3 weeks.

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How to make Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney

Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney

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Spicy Courgette and Apple Chutney is a mildly spiced preserve.  It’s well balanced with enough sweetness from the apples to complement the courgettes and spices.  Perfect to serve with cheese and crackers. 
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Prep Time 1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 3 hrs
Course chutney, preserves, Side Dish
Cuisine British
Servings 6 250 g jars

Ingredients
 

  • 1500 g courgettes
  • 750 g apples
  • 2 large onions
  • 1 red pepper
  • 8 cm root ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 150 g dates chopped
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 225 g dark brown sugar
  • 425 ml distilled malt vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Peel and dice the apples, dice the courgettes, onions and red pepper.
  • Place in a large non-metallic bowl, sprinkle with the salt, cover with a tea towel and leave for an hour.
  • Drain the water off the vegetables.
  • Place in a large saucepan, I use the base of my pressure cooker, add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
  • Bring to the boil, stirring. Then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently until thick and pulpy, about 1-1 1/2 hrs.
  • Ladle into sterilised jars. Don’t use metal lids as the vinegar degrades the metal spoiling the chutney. Use either clip type jars or you can buy waxed circles and cellophane covers for jam and chutney making.

Notes

Keep at least 2 weeks before eating.
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  1. Camilla Hawkins says

    September 1, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    I think we are thinking in tandem with our spicy chutneys Janice, this sounds glorious, I’d be adding it to lots of meals:-)

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      September 1, 2018 at 2:13 pm

      Well you know what they say about great minds 😉

      Reply
  2. Kavita Favelle says

    September 1, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    I do love a good spicy chutney! This looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      September 1, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      Thanks Kavey, it turned out really well and nicely balanced flavours.

      Reply
  3. Monika Dabrowski says

    September 2, 2018 at 9:51 am

    Great flavours! I am a massive fan of chutneys, courgette and apple make a great pairing in this kind of recipe. And I love the idea of using fruit and veg in the same recipe.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      September 2, 2018 at 11:35 am

      Thanks, Monika. The pairing works really well and makes a really good flavoured chutney.

      Reply
  4. Mayuri Patel says

    September 2, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    Lovely tempting chutney recipe using apples and zucchini. So different from the ones I make, the indian ones. I hate the extra vinegary taste in ready made chutneys.I don’t think any chutney would last for 2 weeks in my family 🙂

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      September 2, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      Yes, Indian chutney is a very different thing. This recipe definitely didn’t have a strong vinegar taste, I hide the jars from my family until I decide they are ready to eat or ours wouldn’t last either!

      Reply
  5. Claire Jessiman says

    September 2, 2018 at 9:46 pm

    I have been very remis in my chutney making this year. Must rectify as I have a glut of apples and beetroot. Was trying to work out how you balanced the chilli on the jar – then realised it was a teaspoon!!!

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    • Janice Pattie says

      September 2, 2018 at 9:48 pm

      You’ve been out and about, so hard to make time for making chutney. Funny about the spoon, I love my chilli spoon!

      Reply
  6. Sisley White says

    September 3, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    Love the recipe (and the new look website!) I must make this with all my apples I’ve been given.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      September 3, 2018 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you, it is a great way to use apples.

      Reply
  7. Choclette says

    September 3, 2018 at 7:59 pm

    Ooh what a good idea to use courgettes in chutney. I do like my chutney and this looks ace. Thanks for sharing one of mine.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      September 3, 2018 at 8:19 pm

      You have some lovely chutney recipes, Choclette. Thank you for your kind comments.

      Reply
  8. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy foodie says

    September 4, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    Yay! Welcome to #CookBlogShare! Can’t believe you weren’t part of the group already! Love this recipe – sounds gorgeous. And love that quote at the start, the amount of times I’ve used that one (well variations of it)!! Love JA!! Eb x

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    • Janice Pattie says

      September 4, 2018 at 6:33 pm

      I’m delighted to be a part of #Cookblogshare and glad to find a fellow Jane Austen fan!

      Reply
  9. Balvinder says

    September 5, 2018 at 1:11 am

    I love making my own chutneys. This is a great way to use up all the courgette coming from the patch in my backyard.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      September 5, 2018 at 7:11 am

      Thank you. It really is a tasty way to use up all those courgettes.

      Reply
  10. Maria says

    September 24, 2019 at 2:08 pm

    Just wondering how long it lasts for and can apple cider vinegar be used. I can’t wait to make it :0)

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      September 24, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      Hi Maria
      Thanks for getting in touch. I made this chutney last year and it is still good to eat now. As long as your jars are sterilised and sealed the chutney will keep for 2-3 years. Once opened the chutney should be stored in the fridge,
      You can, absolutely, use Apple cider vinegar or any other vinegar to make the chutney. Malt vinegars have a strong taste but are traditional in chutney making. I would happily use cider vinegar in this recipe.

      Reply
      • Maria says

        September 26, 2019 at 11:00 am

        That’s great thank you! Ooooo I’m excited my first attempt at making my own chutney.

        Reply
        • Janice Pattie says

          September 26, 2019 at 9:55 pm

          I’m excited for you too!

          Reply
      • Maria says

        September 29, 2019 at 6:39 pm

        Thanks. I’ve made it and it smells amazing I’m just putting it in jars. My first chutney I’m so happy :0)

        Reply
        • Janice Pattie says

          September 29, 2019 at 6:41 pm

          Thanks for letting me know. I hope you enjoy eating it!

          Reply
  11. Anna Orchard says

    June 4, 2020 at 3:05 pm

    This chutney is amazing and after making 40 jars of it I had family and friends asking to make more this year. Divine with oatcakes and goats cheese. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      June 4, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind comment, Anna. I’m glad you and your family & friends are enjoying the chutney.

      Reply
  12. JAN CLARK says

    October 11, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    Hi, want to make this now as I have a glut of courgette/marrows and apples. Can I use white vinegar instead as I have a lot of this too! Thanks very much! Jan.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      October 11, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      Hi Jan, yes white wine vinegar will be fine. Hope you enjoy the chutney.

      Reply

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