Kirsties Boxing Day Chutney Recipe
Dec 10, 2009
Boxing Day Chutney as seen on Kirsties Homemade Christmas
2lb/900g onions sliced
2lb cooking apples chopped
1 pkt/340g cranberries
2pints cider vinegar
2oz/50g fresh root ginger(before pealing) finely diced
1tbsp coarse sea salt
tsp mixed spice
zest of 2 oranges
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2lb naturally dried apricots chopped
1 pkt dates (175g/60z)pitted and chopped
1lb raisins
Juice of 8 oranges/1 pint orange juice
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2lb white sugar.
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Place all the first ingredients in a saucepan gently bring to the boil.
The object is to let the onions go transparent, the cranberries start to pop and the apple break down. You don't want to lose all texture so a 5min simmer once at boiling point should do. Remember to stir.
In a seperate bowl mix the dried fruit and pour over the orange juice. Stir well. The mixture should absorb all the orange juice in approx 20mins
The dried fruit can be done before the ingredients for cooking to save time.
Add the marinated fruit to the saucepan with the sugar.
Stir well and bring back to boiling point, stirring all the time. Don't leave the saucepan at this time or the contents will catch and taint the chutney. The free liquid will start to thicken quite quickly and the chutney can then be bottled. Lid immediately.
For the sizes of fruit/technique see Kirsties video .
Please add comments it you need further info and I will post with the response.
64 comments
So sorry for the delay in response Ffion but I am rushed off my feet at the moment. You are right, and comments most constructive, I will revisit the recipe and amend as soon as I draw breath……..I am so pleased that you have enjoyed making the chutney and I hope all your friends and family enjoy eating it!
I just want to share my delight in making this chutney. It has a lovely fresh flavour. I could only find sun-dried apricots with sulphur and dried cranberries instead of fresh but that didn’t deter me. I popped the cranberries in with the dried fruit and let the whole thing steep in the juice overnight in the fridge, just to make sure of lovely plump fruit. This morning I started bright and early and have produced many jars to give away. Being very greedy, I’ve just had a chicken sandwich with some slightly warm chutney and the verdict is delicious. I’m so glad I saw this on Kirstie’s show and thank you for sharing this recipe. Cheers Anita
Melbourne Australia
Fantastic chutney really quick and easy to make and really beautiful tastes and textures ! My family and friends loved this as a gift ! Thank you x