Tomato chutney

This easy tomato chutney recipe is great served with cheese and cold meats, and delicious in sandwiches.

Tomato chutney

  • Serves icon Makes about 2.5kg
  • Time icon Takes 20 minutes to make, 1 hour 15 minutes to cook

This easy tomato chutney recipe is great served with cheese and cold meats, and delicious in sandwiches.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
12kcals
Fat
0.1g (trace saturated)
Protein
0.1g
Carbohydrates
2.9g (4.6g sugar)
Fibre
trace
Salt
2.7g

Ingredients

  • 1kg ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 450g onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 eating apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 cloves
  • 2.5cm piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 300g sultanas
  • 200g light muscovado sugar
  • 600ml malt vinegar
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Method

  1. Put all the ingredients, apart from the vinegar, in a preserving pan or large, deep saucepan. Add half the vinegar and season.
  2. Place the pan over a medium heat. Slowly bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  3. Stir the vinegar into the chutney. Cook for a further 30 minutes, stirring often, or until thickened. If it’s still runny, simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
  4. Divide the hot chutney between sterilised jars and set aside to cool.
  5. Place a disc of waxed paper directly onto the chutney and seal with airtight lids or Cellophane and elastic bands. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, for at least 1 month before eating. It will keep for up to 6 months. Chill after opening and use within 1-2 months.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
12kcals
Fat
0.1g (trace saturated)
Protein
0.1g
Carbohydrates
2.9g (4.6g sugar)
Fibre
trace
Salt
2.7g

delicious. tips

  1. To sterilise jars: wash them thoroughly in warm, clean, soapy water, drain upside down on kitchen towel and place on a baking tray in a preheated oven at 140C/fan120C/gas 1 for 15 minutes. Turn the oven to its lowest setting and keep the jars inside while you make the chutney.

  2. Chutney is easy to make, and a fantastic storecupboard staple or gift for family and friends. The variations of fruit, vegetables and spices are practically endless, so mix and match to suit your tastes.

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  1. I didn’t put chillies in as I don’t like them. I took a lot longer to reduce in the pan on a low heat. If you like more spice this recipe is quite delicious and quite mild. I used Bramley apples. Couldn’t buy mustard seeds so I used coriander.

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