How long do you simmer chutney for?

Chutneys and relishes require a long slow cooking time, unlike their sweeter cousins. Just simmer away and stir now and then to avoid anything sticking to the bottom of the pan. It only takes about 1 – 2 hours to cook a good chutney.

How do I use apple chutney?

Sixteen Ways To Eat Chutney and Relish

  1. Have it on a sandwich – add it to chicken salad.
  2. Serve it alongside a cheese, and-or preserved, cured meat platter.
  3. Mix it into ground beef or pork and use for meatloaf or sausage roll filling.
  4. Serve it on the side of a meat pie or and empanada.

Should you put lids on hot chutney?

The warm mixture is then poured into warm sterilized jars and sealed either with a lid or wax paper plus a cellophane wrapper. If you are making a chutney then make sure that the lid is plastic coated as metal can react with the acid in the chutney.

How do you make Christmas chutney?

Method

  1. Place the apples, pears, onion, sultanas, cranberries and stem ginger in a large pan.
  2. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
  3. Spoon the hot Christmas chutney into clean, warm and dry jars and seal with airtight vinegar-proof covers.

Do you simmer chutney with lid on or off?

It is essential that chutneys are allowed a long and slow cooking period in a pan that is not covered with a lid. This will allow your chutney to become rich and smooth.

Do you let chutney cool before putting lid on?

Put the lids on when the chutney is either hot or cold. It’s best not to do it in between to avoid condensation.

Why is my chutney not thickening?

Our answer. When you make chutney its consistency is determined by the evaporation of liquid as the chutney cooks. So if possible you should use a wide pan as this has a larger surface area which means that liquid will evaporate more quickly and should help to prevent the fruit in the chutney from becoming too soft.

How long does homemade apple chutney last?

Chutneys and pickles have at least a year’s shelf life, fruit liqueurs and fruits in alcohol up to two years. Once opened store in the fridge and use within four weeks.

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