Spicy Cranberry Chutney
This spicy fruit chutney is an excellent partner for a simple roast or grilled vegetables. Made with fresh cranberries, it features a lively blend of minced jalapenos, shallots, ginger, and citrus zests, all simmered with sugars and vinegar. Preparing it as a gift? Consider tying a decorative spoon to the jar with raffia for a personal touch. The recipe yields approximately 80 servings.
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh-frozen cranberries
- 2 minced shallots
- 2 seeded and minced jalapeno peppers
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons whole mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons salt
Method
- Place every ingredient into a large saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, leaving the pan uncovered. Stir frequently until the cranberries soften and the chutney thickens slightly, which should take 10 to 15 minutes.
- Allow the cooked chutney to cool down fully.
- Transfer the cooled chutney into clean jars using a ladle and place them in the refrigerator.
- For storage, keep the chutney refrigerated in a sealed container for a maximum of 1 month. To preserve it in the pantry using a canning method.
- Process the filled jars in a bath of boiling water for 10 minutes. Let them cool before storing.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium60000 mg
Recipe details
CategoryChutneys
AuthorVickiAk