Plum and Almond Chutney

4.00 (8)
⏱ 75 mins 🍽 Makes 900g/2lbs 🌶 american ✅ Easy 🏷 Snack

This American-style condiment offers a spicy, fruity flavour with minimal added sugar. Fresh plums are simmered with onion, ginger, orange juice and spices until tender and thickened, then finished with sliced almonds. The chilli flakes provide a warming kick, making it an excellent partner for a strong cheese. It can be enjoyed immediately or stored for later use.

Plum and Almond Chutney

Ingredients

  • 900g firm plums stones and roughly chopped
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • 5cm piece of fresh root ginger grated or finely chopped
  • 225ml orange juice
  • 100ml red wine vinegar
  • 140g raisins (try the nice big Lexia raisins)
  • 50g light muscovado sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2tsp chilli flakes
  • 25g blanched almonds each cut into 3 strips

Method

  1. Place all ingredients apart from the almonds into a large, shallow pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30-40 minutes until the plums become tender. Stir occasionally at the start, increasing frequency towards the end. The chutney is ready when it has thickened but retains a little liquid, as it will set further upon cooling.
  2. Add the almonds to the pan and boil for 5 minutes more, stirring continuously. Transfer the hot chutney into warm, sterilised jars. Allow it to cool completely before sealing the lids. This chutney can be used immediately and will keep refrigerated for up to 3 months.

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition data not available.

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy
CategorySnack
Cuisineamerican
DietVegetarian