Damson and Apple Chutney
Damson and apple chutney is a tangy and flavorful condiment that is perfect for fall and winter. The combination of tart damsons and sweet apples creates a unique and delicious chutney that is perfect as a dip, sauce or topping. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of damsons pitted and halved
- 1 pound of apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup of white sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 1 cup of apple cider vinegar
- 1 onion finely diced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon of ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the damsons, apples, white sugar, brown sugar, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, onion, garlic, ginger, mustard seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 1 hour or until the fruit is soft and the mixture has thickened. Be sure to stir occasionally to prevent the chutney from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Once the chutney has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the chutney until it's smooth and free of chunks.
- Pour the chutney into clean, sterilized jars and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, the chutney can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
- You can also can the chutney to preserve it for longer. To can the chutney, pour it into sterilized jars and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Be sure to follow proper canning techniques and guidelines to ensure the chutney is safe to eat.
Notes
This chutney is perfect for pairing with crackers as a dip, as a spread for sandwiches or as a topping or sauce for foods such as rice.
You can also customize this recipe to your liking. For example, you can add more or less sugar depending on your taste preferences. You can also experiment with different types of fruit, such as pears or cranberries, in place of the damsons and apples.
Overall, damson and apple chutney is a tangy and flavorful condiment that is perfect for fall and winter. The combination of tart damsons and sweet apples creates a unique and delicious chutney.
This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Store it in the refrigerator or can it for longer preservation. Enjoy it with your favorite meals and snacks.
