Tamarillo and date chutney is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add a sweet and tangy flavor to a variety of dishes. Made with tamarillos, dates, vinegar, sugar, and spices, this chutney is a staple in New Zealand cuisine and is often served with cheese, crackers, or meat. It can also be used as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce. With its unique blend of flavors and textures, tamarillo and date chutney is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
TAMARILLO AND DATE CHUTNEY (NEW ZEALAND)
This chutney is our favourite and is a great tasty accompaniment to cold cuts of meat such as chicken and beef and is also vert tasty with cheese and crackers especially Brie and Camembert. I compiled this recipe myself with experimenting with tamarillos.
Provided by Jenny in New Zealand
Categories Chutneys
Time 2h30m
Yield 2 litres approx
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice tamarillos in half lengthwise and place in microwave dish and cook for five minutes.
- This enables one to remove skins with ease.
- (Depending on size of dish this will take several lots to microwave the 24 tamarillos).
- Place all ingredients in a large pot or preserving pan and bring to the boil stirring frquently.
- Simmer covered stirring frequently for approximately 2 hours or until thick.
- Pour into hot sterilised jars and cover when cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2771.7, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 223.4, Carbohydrate 707.5, Fiber 26.8, Sugar 650.3, Protein 8.4
TAMARILLO CHUTNEY
A friend gave me a heap of tamarillos so I needed a chutney recipe. Here's the one I found and Russ cooked up for us.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Fruit
Time 1h
Yield 3 cups chutney
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To make chutney, cut a small cross on the base of each tamarillo. Put tamarillos in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Stand for 1 minute or until skin begins to peel. Drain and peel.
- Roughly chop and put in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and chilli. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes or until onion is soft.
- Add tamarillo, sugar, vinegar, raisins, allspice and cinnamon. Stir until well combined and sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and spoon chutney into a large, hot, sterilised jar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.6, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 7.4, Carbohydrate 133.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 122.8, Protein 1.7
Tips:
- Choose ripe tamarillos that are deep red or orange in color. Avoid fruits that are green or have blemishes.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the tamarillos in half lengthwise. Be careful not to cut yourself.
- Scoop out the pulp and seeds from the tamarillos with a spoon. You can also use a food processor to do this.
- Pit the dates before adding them to the chutney. You can do this by slicing them in half and removing the pits with a knife.
- Use a variety of spices to give the chutney a complex flavor. Common spices used in tamarillo chutney include ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and chili powder.
- Cook the chutney over medium heat until it thickens. This will usually take about 30 minutes.
- Store the chutney in a sterilized jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Tamarillo and date chutney is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes. It is a great way to use up ripe tamarillos and dates. Tamarillo and date chutney is also a good source of vitamins and minerals.
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