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simpel plum chutney in jar with plums on side.

Simple Plum Chutney

Janice Pattie
A sweetly spiced chutney that makes great use of seasonal plums and apples.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course chutney, condiments, preserves
Cuisine British
Servings 42 teaspoons
Calories 29 kcal

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • chopping board
  • weighing scales
  • Vegetable peeler optional
  • Measuring spoons
  • small bowl
  • Large saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring jug
  • 3x 380 ml (1lb) glass jars with lids
  • jam funnel
  • ladle
  • wax circles

Ingredients
 

  • 400 grams plums weigh with stones
  • 150 grams onions approximately 1 medium onion
  • 150 grams apples
  • 150 grams sultanas
  • 100 grams granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon dried ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 350 millilitres vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Remove the stones from the 400 grams (1½ cups) plums and roughly chop.
    plums destoned and chopped.
  • Peel and roughly chop 150 grams (¾ cup) onions.
    chopped onions
  • Peel, core and chop 150 grams (¾cup) apples.
    chopped apples
  • Weigh 150 grams (¾ cup) raisins into a bowl.
    bowl of raisins
  • Weigh 100 grams granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper into a bowl.
  • Put the plums, onions and apples and raisins into a large saucepan, add the raisins, sugar and spices to a large pan then add 350 millilitres (1½ cups) of vinegar.
    add vinegar to plum chutney ingredients.
  • Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Continue to simmer until the fruit is soft and the chutney has become thick. You should be able to draw your spoon across the surface of the chutney and the channel should remain.
    plum chutney in pan
  • Sterilise 3 x 380 ml (1lb) glass jam jars with lids.
    glass jars on baking tray.
  • Use a ladle and jam funnel or a jug to fill the sterilised jars with chutney, top the chutney in the jar with a waxed paper circle and then screw on the lid.
    ladle of plum chutney.
  • Serve Simple Plum Chutney with grilled meats, cheeses and cold cuts.
    plum chutney with cheese and cold meat.

Notes

Makes 2-3 380 ml (1lb) jars of chutney. 

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 56mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg