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Monday, 12 December 2016

Christmas Gift Idea - Apple Chutney

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!

26 comments:

  1. This is a wonderful gift idea. Edible gifts are the best in my opinion. :-)

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    1. I couldn't agree with you more :) Happy holidays Monica :)

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  2. Uma prenda doce.
    E muito apropriada à quadra que vivemos.
    Boa semana

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    1. Sim, achei que seria um presente perfeito para oferecer nesta época. Boa semana, Pedro.

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  3. Our golden apples here are called Golden Delicious, and the more tangy ones are called Granny Smith. Love chutney!

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    1. Thanks for the information Arthur. Actually, we have both, Belle de Boskoop and Granny Smith.

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  4. Miam Miam ! Ça a l'air trop bon ! J'aime le chutney sur une tranche de pain paysan avec le fromage Roquefort.
    Très 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

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    1. Ce n'est pas possible...tu sais Chantal? C'est comme ça que je préfère le chutney...
      MERCI 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 :)

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  5. Humm deve ser delicioso este doce de maçã.
    Um abraço e boa semana.
    Andarilhar

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    1. Muito obrigada Feancisco. Sim por acaso é uma delicia. Um abraço e boa semana.

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  6. Your chutney looks beautiful, such a delicious colour!! When will I get mine?

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  7. You 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! : )

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    1. Yes, 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.

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  8. That sounds so good! I am going to try it.

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    1. Thanks, Judy! So glad you enjoyed the Apple Chutney recipe. It’s so delicious and easy to make. Keep me informed :) Happy holidays.

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  9. What 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!

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    1. Yummy...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.

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  10. C'est une excellente idée ! Une recette à tester au plus vite pour se régaler :)

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    1. Oui, c'est vrai ; ) C'est une recette extrêmement facile à faire et rien de plus savoureux que le fait maison.

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  11. Hum!!! Uma autêntica provocação visual... pelo facto da imagem... não ter sabor...
    Esse doce deve estar mesmo uma delícia! E embalado com muita originalidade e simplicidade...
    Mais uma óptima sugestão por aqui!...
    Beijinhos
    Ana

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    1. Fico feliz que tenha gostado, Ana. Fico lisonjeada com o elogio. Beijinhos.

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