The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Green Tomato Chutney Goto page 1, 2, 3  Next          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Recipes Author Message Heather Moderator Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 3967 Location: West Sussex Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 8:38 pm    Post subject: Green Tomato Chutney 750g(1.5lb) green tomatoes 500g(1lb) cooking apples 250g (8oz) onions , coarsely chopped 1 tbsp salt 125g (4oz) raisins 500g(1lb) light soft brown sugar - or white 250ml (8floz) cider vinegar grated rind and juice of 2 large lemons 2 tbsp black or yellow mustard seeds 2-3 fresh red chillies - deseeded and chopped (optional) For the spice bag 1 tbsp coriander seeds 2 tsp black peppercorns 2 tsp allspice berries 1 tsp cloves 2 cinnamon sticks , crushed 1. Skin the tomatoes if desired (I don't bother) then coarsely chop. Peel , core and chop the apples. Add the peel and cores to the spice bag . put the tomatoes, apples, onionsand salt in the preserving pan . Bring the mixture slowly to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes . 2. Add the raisins ,sugar , vinegar, lemon rind and juice and spice bag . Return to the boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, then simmer for 30 mins, until most of the mixture has evaporated and the mixture is thick. 3. Add the mustard seeds and chillies , if using. Ladle the mixture into hot sterilised jars, then seal. The chutney will be ready in one month . Last edited by Heather on Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:04 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14033 Location: Hampshire Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:28 pm    Post subject: Heather wrote:- 500g(1lb) cokking apples A new variety, perhaps?? Back to top Heather Moderator Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 3967 Location: West Sussex Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:30 pm    Post subject: Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 10:02 pm    Post subject: Thanks Kind Lady !!! Back to top Heather Moderator Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 3967 Location: West Sussex Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 12:55 am    Post subject: knobby wrote: Thanks Kind Lady !!! You're welcome Hon ! Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:52 am    Post subject: I wont get time over the weekend to make it....maybe the beginning of next week.....will let you know how it goes !! Back to top Heather Moderator Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 3967 Location: West Sussex Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 1:36 pm    Post subject: - Yes I'd like to know how it goes - I presumed you know how to make the spice bag - seem to remember you posting a chutney recipe before I won't make mine til i get back - hope they don't ripen or get blight before then - I planted them deliberately late to get green ones Back to top Aussie Chick Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2737 Location: Milton Keynes/ Brisbane Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:51 pm    Post subject: I've made the chutney tonight, seems delic so far. Just licked the saucepan!! yumo. It won't it a month make though, like heather recommends. Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:51 am    Post subject: Aussie Chick wrote: It won't it a month make though, Eh ???? Back to top Aussie Chick Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2737 Location: Milton Keynes/ Brisbane Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:54 am    Post subject: knobby wrote: Aussie Chick wrote: It won't it a month make though, Eh ???? Opps, think i was tasting some at the time, sticky fingers on keyboard, not a great thing. it should have read, It won't make it a month though!! thanks for pointing it out. Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10697 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:55 am    Post subject: I think she means it won't wait a month. In ohter words, it'll all be gone by then Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:56 am    Post subject: Is there an echo in here ????? Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10697 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:57 am    Post subject: Heeeelllllooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Back to top Aussie Chick Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2737 Location: Milton Keynes/ Brisbane Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:03 am    Post subject: Heeeelllllooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Back to top Aussie Chick Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 2737 Location: Milton Keynes/ Brisbane Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 8:04 am    Post subject: Don't think so BTW, my quote button isn't working. Is yours? Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Recipes All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page 1, 2, 3  Next Page 1 of 3 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group