Best 6 Contest Winning Winter Fruit Chutney Recipes
As the winter season brings forth a bounty of seasonal fruits, it's time to embark on a culinary journey to create a contest-winning winter fruit chutney. This delectable condiment, bursting with flavors and aromas, is the perfect accompaniment to enhance your culinary creations. Whether you're a seasoned chutney maker or a novice cook looking to impress, this article will guide you through the selection of the finest winter fruits, the art of balancing sweet, sour, and spicy notes, and the techniques to achieve a perfect consistency. Get ready to transform your pantry staples into a flavorful masterpiece that will leave your taste buds dancing and earn you accolades at your next culinary competition.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
WINTER FRUIT CHUTNEY
A simple little chutney you can prepare any time of the year, especially nice served with a strong cheddar, it is also delicious with our French Canadian tourtiere. Source: Homemakers Magazine
Provided by Elly in Canada
Categories Apple
Time 1h35m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place prunes and apricots in saucepan; add 1 cup/250 mL water and bring to boil.
- Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
- Stir in onion, apple, tomatoes, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, black and cayenne peppers, salt and vinegar; bring to simmer.
- Cover and simmer on low, stirring occasionally, until thickened to jamlike consistency, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Remove from heat and spoon into jar.
CONTEST-WINNING WINTER FRUIT CHUTNEY
The pairing of sweet and tart fruits makes this chutney a wonderful accompaniment for pork. Not only is it a consistent blue-ribbon winner at fairs, it's a natural way to capture the best of autumn's harvest in a jar.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 4 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in the brown sugar, pears, cranberries, apple and currants. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until fruit is tender and mixture has thickened., Pour hot mixture into hot jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water bath.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
WINTER FRUIT CHUTNEY
Categories Condiment/Spread Ginger Cranberry Orange Raisin Fig Apple Pear Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Using small sharp knife, cut between membranes of orange half to release segments. Set segments aside.
- Combine white wine and next 6 ingredients in large nonreactive* saucepan. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Strain mixture; discard solids.
- Return liquid to saucepan. Add cranberries, pears, figs, raisins and ginger. Cover and simmer until fruit is tender, about 10 minutes. Add apples. Simmer until apples are just tender, about 15 minutes. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in reserved orange segments. Transfer to bowl. Cover and refrigerate. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
WINTER CHUTNEY
This is a very tasty chutney and so easy too, it works well with just about anything but is perticularly good with cheese and crackers, or sausages. I like to give it as presents around christmas, folk are always pleased to receive some. The recipe can be easily halved or doubled with no change to the flavour it will just take a bit longer or shorter time to make. make sure you chop your apples and onion quite small.
Provided by Tea Jenny
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h
Yield 8 Jars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put all ingredients in a large pan and cook down slowly till thick enough to draw the spoon through.
- pot up into sterilized jars when still hot and seal.
- Leave to cool then label and store or give as gifts.
SPICED DRIED-FRUIT CHUTNEY
Categories Sauce Side Thanksgiving Prune Fig Apricot Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir 1 finely chopped shallot, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger, and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped dried apricots, 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dried figs, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped prunes, 1/4 cup golden raisins, 1/4 cup robust-flavored (dark) molasses, and 1 1/2 cups water; season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook, adding more water if too thick, until fruit is soft and liquid is almost completely evaporated. Let cool.
WINNING CRANBERRY CHUTNEY
Meet the Cook: While searching for something to enhance the taste of fowl years ago, I discovered this recipe. I revised it a little, and I've since served it at Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings (it's a hit with either poultry or pork) plus used it as a food-basket gift. It's been popular besides at church bazaars I've taken it to. I grew up on a farm, and my husband (he's a cattle buyer) and I farmed for 20 years before moving to town. We have four children, all grown. -Joyce Vivian, Mitchell, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield about 3-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until thickened and cranberries have popped. , Chill. Serve as an accompaniment to turkey or pork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Choose firm, ripe fruits that are free of blemishes. Slightly underripe fruit can also be used, as it will soften during cooking.
- Use a variety of fruits to create a complex and flavorful chutney. Apples, pears, quince, and citrus fruits are all good choices.
- Add spices and seasonings to taste. Common spices used in chutney include cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Cook the chutney over low heat until it has thickened and the fruit is tender. This can take several hours, so be patient.
- Canning your chutney is a great way to preserve it for later use. Follow the canning instructions carefully to ensure that your chutney is safe to eat.
Conclusion:
Winter fruit chutney is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served with cheese, crackers, or bread, or used as a glaze for meat or poultry. It is also a great addition to salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a winter fruit chutney that everyone will enjoy. So next time you have a bounty of winter fruit, be sure to try making a batch of this delicious and easy-to-make condiment.
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