Spiced cherry chutney
Background
During the cherry season the markets are full of beautiful, ripe and cheap cherries. They are perfect for cakes, desserts, ice-cream or smoothies - or can be frozen and preserved for later use. I normally make jam and compote with them, this year I've also tried out some chutney recipes. This spiced cherry chutney is not too sweet and has a bit of heat – although 2 cups of cherries ( which is about two punnets) makes only one small jar! It’s perfect for Christmas time too - goes really well with duck, turkey and game. I love it with blue cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 red onion
- 1 red chilli
- 2 cm piece ginger, freshly grated
- 2 cups pitted, halved cherries
- 3 Tbsp muscovado sugar
- 3 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp raisins
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Thinly slice the red onion. Deseed, then finely chop the chilli.
- In a heavy-based sauce saucepan, heat the oil, then gently sauté the onion and chilli for about 5 minutes until the onion has softened. Stir in ginger for a minute or so.
- Add the cherries, sugar, cider vinegar, lemon juice, raisins and salt. Bring to the boil, lower the heat and simmer (under cover) for about 30 minutes until the sauce thickens to jam-like consistency.
- Let it cool.
- When cooled, transfer to a sterilised, cooled jar and store in a cool place.
- After opening, store in the fridge.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Edible Gifts - Preserves - Quick & Easy - Sauces - Seasonal - Side
- Cuisines: - British
- Occasions: - Christmas - New Year - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Berries
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Nut Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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