For Christmas I always add a DIY
gift that I have made to the main present that I offer. In the middle of
November, when I saw this recipe, I knew it would be a spectacular Christmas
gift idea. You see, in my entourage, we all love exotic things and Indian food.
As luck was on my side, there was a huge promotion on Swiss apples here in the
area. So, I prepared this recipe on a Saturday afternoon. I hope you like it as
much as we do.
Ingredients (Makes 6 small jars)
1.5kg apples (Golden apples if you
prefer a sweeter chutney, Belle de Boskoop apples if you want it more
tangy/acidulous)
1 onion
250g of yellow sugar
1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon clove powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
250ml of cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
1. Peel the apples, remove the
cores, and cut them into not too large cubes. Finely chop the onion.
2. Put the apples, chopped onion,
all the spices, sugar and vinegar in a pan and season with a little salt and
pepper. Stir well to mix together all the ingredients and bring to the boil.
3. Reduce the heat to minimum and
cook about 30 to 40 minutes until it is a soft, very aromatic mixture.
4. Place chutney, while still hot,
in previously sterilised jars, close and store in a dry place.
5. Decorate with a pretty sticker
and write down the serving suggestions.
To sterilise jars, wash and thoroughly rinse them in hot water. Place wet jars in a
low oven to dry off and keep warm. Fill with hot chutney and cover with a waxed
disc (waxed side down). Leave to cool, place a cellophane disc over the top and
seal with an elastic band.
Et voilà one thing done!
This is a wonderful gift idea. Edible gifts are the best in my opinion. :-)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree with you more :) Happy holidays Monica :)
DeleteUma prenda doce.
ReplyDeleteE muito apropriada à quadra que vivemos.
Boa semana
Sim, achei que seria um presente perfeito para oferecer nesta época. Boa semana, Pedro.
DeleteOur golden apples here are called Golden Delicious, and the more tangy ones are called Granny Smith. Love chutney!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information Arthur. Actually, we have both, Belle de Boskoop and Granny Smith.
DeleteIt looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda :)
DeleteMiam Miam ! Ça a l'air trop bon ! J'aime le chutney sur une tranche de pain paysan avec le fromage Roquefort.
ReplyDeleteTrès belle idée d'offrir pour Noël un pot de chutney fait maison. :D
Ma belle, la liste de recettes made in The Reader's Tales à tester s'allonge...! Gros bisous <333
Ce n'est pas possible...tu sais Chantal? C'est comme ça que je préfère le chutney...
DeleteMERCI ça me fait énormément plaisir de savoir que tu gardes ces recettes pour les faire. Si tu as des questions n'hésite pas à m'envoyer un mail. Bises :)
Humm deve ser delicioso este doce de maçã.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Muito obrigada Feancisco. Sim por acaso é uma delicia. Um abraço e boa semana.
DeleteYour chutney looks beautiful, such a delicious colour!! When will I get mine?
ReplyDeleteSeriously, Charles, you're far too kind :)
DeleteYou house must have smelled amazing when you were making this. Such a lovely, warming gift. I'm sure it will be much appreciated by the recipients. This is the best time of year! : )
ReplyDeleteYes, my kitchen smelled really good for the rest of the day. I have already offered these chutney pots, they loved the gift. One has already opened it and tasted it... hahaha. Happy holidays Monica.
DeleteThat sounds so good! I am going to try it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judy! So glad you enjoyed the Apple Chutney recipe. It’s so delicious and easy to make. Keep me informed :) Happy holidays.
DeleteWhat a lovely gift idea! I am particularly partial to chutney with cheese - even better when the chutney is home made. I''d better get my cooking pots out!
ReplyDeleteYummy...cheese and Chutney make the perfect pair. We love it too. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed my recipe! Hope you will give a Chutney try soon.
DeleteIt looks so delicious. :)
ReplyDeletexx
Yeah, it is very good :)
DeleteC'est une excellente idée ! Une recette à tester au plus vite pour se régaler :)
ReplyDeleteOui, c'est vrai ; ) C'est une recette extrêmement facile à faire et rien de plus savoureux que le fait maison.
DeleteHum!!! Uma autêntica provocação visual... pelo facto da imagem... não ter sabor...
ReplyDeleteEsse doce deve estar mesmo uma delícia! E embalado com muita originalidade e simplicidade...
Mais uma óptima sugestão por aqui!...
Beijinhos
Ana
Fico feliz que tenha gostado, Ana. Fico lisonjeada com o elogio. Beijinhos.
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