Apple Chutney

Submitted by Iron Bloomers

"Old Ball Canning Book recipe--posted per request"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 10 pints
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 quarts chopped cored, pared tart apples
• 2 lbs raisins
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 4 cups brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 hot red peppers
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 quart vinegar

directions

1. Combine ingredients; simmer until thickened about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
2. Stir frequently as it thickens to prevent sticking.
3. Pour boiling hot mixture into hot pint jars leaving 1/4-inch head space.
4. Adjust caps and then process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.
5. Note: For milder chutney an additional 1 quart of apples may be added.

Reviews

[LaFaye J.]

I love a good basic recipe. This is lovely just on its own. I made it as per the recipe the 1st time, fantastic! As an another reviewer said, you can change this with whatever you have on hand. I made a few changes on this batch that I have cooking now. I have omitted the raisins, double the onions and used double the amount of peppers but used problano peppers instead. I am also using crushed red pepper instead of fresh. I will let you all know how it turned out.

 

[Janice J.]

I absolutely LOVE this chutney recipe. I find the ratios to be bang on for a super versatile chutney that's as good on pastries as meats or we'll, whatever suits. It's a massive hit with the cheese and cracker plate at seasonal parties! I sometimes tweak it with a little more garlic and ginger, sometimes half apple cider vinegar half regular, or half brown sugar half...whatever I've got!! After giving a few jars away to my coworkers as gifts, they are asking to BUY any jars I have left. Haha, I'd say that's a winner folks.

 

[Miss Fitz]

This is a delicious, sweet, thick chutney! I've never made chutney before and this recipe was really straight forward and the result was lovely. As a Brit I had to guess a bit with the amount of apples but it turned out great. I'll definitely make this again.

 

[Carole]

Excellent and powerful flavor. I only made 1/16 of the recipe without the raisins - just enough to go on top of some Baked Brie for a holiday appetizer - served with crackers and apple slices. Couldn't get enough of it - thanks for sharing the recipe.

 

[Cookin-jo]

This is definitely a 5 star recipe. I can't wait to serve this chutney with a big, juicy ham. The flavour is excellent. I halved the recipe and used dried red pepper flakes instead of hot peppers, but otherwise didn't change a thing. Thank you!