Description
Jamie oliver’s apple chutney brings together sweet and tangy flavors from classic British cuisine. Spices and fruits meld into a perfect condiment that elevates any meal with rich, complex taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g (2 lbs) apples, cored and chopped
- 225 g (8 oz) onions, chopped
- 340 g (12 oz) granulated sugar
- 425 ml (14.5 fl oz) malt vinegar
- 110 g (4 oz) sultanas, raisins, or chopped dates
- 15 g (0.5 oz) salt
- 15 g (0.5 oz) ground coriander
- 15 g (0.5 oz) paprika
- 15 g (0.5 oz) mixed spice
Instructions
- Ingredient Preparation: Finely dice onions into uniform cubes and chop apples into consistent bite-sized pieces, ensuring precise measurement of all spices.
- Cooking Foundation: Combine prepped ingredients in a preserving pan, distributing evenly over medium heat while stirring to facilitate smooth sugar dissolution and prevent burning.
- Flavor Development: Reduce heat to low after reaching a gentle boil, allowing ingredients to simmer and meld, creating deep, complex flavor nuances for 90-120 minutes.
- Consistency Check: Verify chutney’s readiness using the spoon test by drawing a wooden spoon across the pan’s base and observing if a clear channel remains without immediate liquid refilling.
- Preservation Process: Remove from heat, let rest briefly, then carefully transfer the hot mixture into sterilized glass jars, wiping rims clean and securing lids tightly.
- Maturation Stage: Allow chutney to cool completely at room temperature, then store in a cool, dark pantry for 2-3 months to develop and intensify its flavor profile.
Notes
- Precise Ingredient Prep: Uniformly dice onions and apples to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the chutney.
- Low and Slow Simmering: Maintain gentle heat to develop deep, complex flavors without burning or scorching the mixture.
- Master the Spoon Test: Check chutney’s readiness by creating a clear channel on the pan’s base that doesn’t immediately refill with liquid.
- Proper Preservation Technique: Sterilize jars meticulously and allow chutney to mature for 2-3 months to enhance its rich, developed flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg