Best 2 Melon Apple Chutney Recipes

Melon apple chutney is a delightful and versatile condiment that combines the sweetness of melons with the tartness of apples to create a flavorful accompaniment to a variety of dishes. With its unique blend of flavors and textures, it can add a burst of freshness and complexity to your culinary creations. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to expand your culinary horizons, this guide will provide you with the necessary knowledge and inspiration to create your own delicious melon apple chutney.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MELON APPLE CHUTNEY

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Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Ginger Quick & Easy Dried Fruit Melon Apple Fall Cinnamon Clove Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (1 1/2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
5 whole allspice
3/4 cup diced (1/4 inch) cantaloupe or honeydew, or a combination
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons dried currants
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
Special Equipment
a 6-inch piece of cheesecloth; kitchen string

Steps:

Wrap cinnamon stick, cloves, and allspice in cheesecloth and tie with string to form a bag. Crush spices gently in bag with a rolling pin or bottom of a heavy skillet.
Bring melon, apple, sugar, vinegar, currants, ginger, cheesecloth bag, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until syrup is thick and most of liquid is evaporated, 30 to 35 minutes. Discard cheesecloth bag and cool chutney. (Syrup will continue to thicken as it cools.)

VIRGINIA HAM AND MELON APPLE CHUTNEY ON CORN BREAD ROUNDS

Virginia Ham and Melon Apple Chutney on Corn Bread Rounds image

Categories Fruit Appetizer Bake Christmas Cocktail Party Easter Melon Apple Ham Cornmeal Fall Winter Shower Party Gourmet Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free

Yield Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

For corn bread rounds
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons milk
1 large egg
For topping
About 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 lb sliced cooked Virginia country ham*, cut into 1 1/2- by 1/3-inch strips
1/2 cup melon apple chutney
Special Equipment
a 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter

Steps:

Make corn bread rounds:
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat to 350°F.
Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together butter, milk, and egg in a small bowl, then add to cornmeal mixture and stir just until combined. Spread (or pat out) batter in a very thin even layer in a well-greased 13- by 9- by 2-inch metal baking pan (preferably using an offset spatula).
Bake until firm and pale golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cut out 24 rounds from hot corn bread with cookie cutter and transfer rounds to a rack to cool. (Reserve remaining corn bread for another use.)
Top rounds:
Spread each round with a thin layer of mustard and top with a few strips of ham and about 1 teaspoon chutney.

Tips:

Choose firm, ripe melons for the best flavor and texture.
Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady apples are all good choices.
If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.
Be sure to cook the chutney over low heat so that the flavors have time to develop.
Store the chutney in a clean glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Melon apple chutney is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is a great way to use up leftover fruit, and it also makes a thoughtful gift.