Description
Easy Green Tomato Chutney is a delightful condiment that brings together the sweet and tangy flavors of unripe tomatoes, apples, and aromatic spices. This versatile chutney is perfect for enhancing cheese platters, adding a zesty kick to burgers, or serving alongside cold meats. By making this easy recipe, you can preserve the fresh taste of green tomatoes and enjoy it throughout the winter months. With straightforward preparation steps and common ingredients, this chutney is not only simple to make but also satisfies your craving for homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg green unripe tomatoes
- 500 g cooking apples
- 500 g onions
- 200 g sultanas
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 15 g fresh ginger – grated
- 2 tsp salt
- 400 ml cider vinegar
- 400 g light brown soft sugar
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- Dice the green tomatoes, onions, and apples into uniform pieces.
- In a large preserving pan, combine diced vegetables with sultanas, chili flakes, salt, grated ginger, and cider vinegar.
- Stir in light brown sugar until fully dissolved.
- Tie coriander seeds, mustard seeds, and black peppercorns in a muslin square to create a spice bag; add to the pan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat; then reduce heat and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Check for consistency by drawing a spatula through the mixture; it should part easily.
- Remove the spice bag once cooked and ladle hot chutney into sterilized jars.
- Seal tightly with lids.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg