Quince date chutney is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is made with fresh quince and dates, along with a variety of spices and herbs. The resulting chutney has a sweet and tangy flavor with a hint of spice. It is perfect for adding a touch of flavor to your favorite dishes, whether you are serving it with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a spread on your morning toast.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
QUINCE CHUTNEY
This chutney has a spicy bite to it. You can reduce the chilli flakes or completely omit them. If you want a really spicy chutney, increase the chilli flakes to 2 teaspoons and even drop in a couple of hot pepper halves into the quinces when they boil, the night before. Remove them before proceeding with the final steps the next day.
Provided by Lulu Witt
Time 1h45m
Yield 600g
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- The night before wanting to make the quince chutney, put the retained quince seeds (encased) in a large pan along with the cubed quince.
- Simmer the quince in the 1 cup water stated for 30 minutes. Keep the pan covered. No evaporation is desired at this point.
- The next morning remove the quince seeds, draining / squeezing them as much as possible so that all possible pectin remains with the soft quinces
- Add all the spices to the pan. Do not add the sugar, vinegar or pomegranate syrup yet
- Boil on high 5 minutes covered.
- Add sugar (and molasses/treacle/pekmez), continue to boil, removing lid
- Turn it down to a medium heat, keeping it uncovered.
- Allow the mixture to evaporate and thicken. Ultimately we want all the liquid to evaporate. Stir it every 4 or 5 minutes. It should be evaporated within 50 minutes, possibly sooner.
- At this point taste the chutney and add the vinegar and pomegranate syrup according to how much you think is necessary
- It should taste a little sour along with being sweet. Tweak it to your tastebuds. Keep stirring it until it is thick with very little liquid remaining.
- Pour into a clean glass jar. Seal and refrigerate once cool.
- Serve with curries, rice, cheese and bread, cold meat sandwiches etc.
DATE CHUTNEY
Serve this sweet-sour sauce with chicken, pork loin, or Brandied Ham.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 20m
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown at edges, 3 minutes. Add mustard seeds and cook, stirring, until beginning to pop, 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 6 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g
QUINCE AND CURRANT CHUTNEY
Categories Sauce Berry Fruit Thanksgiving Currant Quince Spice Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in heavy large saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 45 minutes. Discard star anise. (Can be made 4 days ahead. Cover; chill.)
- *A brown star-shaped seedpod; available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Asian markets.
SPICY QUINCE AND CRANBERRY CHUTNEY
This is a much more lively alternative to plain cranberry sauce and is one of my very favorites. I buy the quinces (membrillos) at a local Mexican grocery store. It is so worth the extra effort!
Provided by waterlily
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Relish Recipes Cranberry Relish Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir the sugar, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt together in a large saucepan. Stir in the water, then bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the quince, and reduce heat to low. Cook and stir until the quince have turned rose colored, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, and cranberries. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the cranberries have burst and the chutney has thickened, about 20 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 75.7 mg, Sugar 26.5 g
QUINCE-DATE CHUTNEY
Provided by Jayne Cohen
Categories Condiment/Spread Fruit Ginger Diwali Vinegar Date Apple Quince Spice Hot Pepper Fall Chill Simmer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine vinegar and brown sugar in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add quinces; cover and simmer until quinces are tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add apples, 1/2 cup water, ginger, coriander, cardamom, salt, cinnamon stick, and chile; bring to simmer over medium heat. Cover and simmer until apples are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in dates and lime juice. Transfer chutney to bowl and cool. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (Can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Keep refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
QUINCE AND GREEN TOMATO CHUTNEY
Never heard of quinces before someone gave me a bag of them. This chutney is easy and perfect for Christmas.
Provided by babynewt
Categories Fruit
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 jars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Gently simmer the quinces, tomatoes, raisins and dates in 1 1/2 cups of the vinegar until soft and thick. Add the ginger and chilli powder in the last few minutes of cooking. Leave to cool.
- In a separate pan heat the rest of the vinegar with the sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Leave to cool.
- Add the sugar and vinegar to the fruit. Add mustard powder and stir well.
- Poor into 6 sterilised jars and seal.
- Leave for 3 weeks before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.1, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 37.2, Carbohydrate 123.1, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 89.3, Protein 3.2
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm quinces: This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your chutney.
- Peel and core the quinces before cooking: This will remove the tough skin and seeds, making the chutney smoother.
- Use a variety of spices: This will add depth and complexity to the flavor of the chutney. Some good options include cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Cook the chutney until it reaches the desired consistency: This can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. You can check the consistency by spooning a little bit of the chutney onto a plate. If it holds its shape, it is ready.
- Can the chutney: This is a great way to preserve it for later use. To can the chutney, simply process it in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Conclusion:
Quince date chutney is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It can be served with meats, fish, or vegetables. It can also be used as a spread for sandwiches or crackers. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, quince date chutney is sure to be a hit. So next time you have a batch of quinces, be sure to try this recipe. You won't be disappointed!
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