Description
This Gooseberry Chutney recipe offers a tangy and sweet condiment perfect for enhancing cheese boards, sandwiches, and roasted meats. Made with fresh gooseberries, onions, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, and cider vinegar, this chutney is simmered to a thick, flavorful consistency that’s ideal for preserving in jars and enjoying over weeks.
Ingredients
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Chutney Ingredients
- 2 red onions, thinly sliced
- 1½ kg gooseberries
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 heaped tbsp coriander seeds, crushed
- 2 heaped tsp salt
- 650g soft brown sugar
- 300ml cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Thinly slice the red onions and crush the coriander seeds to release their aroma and flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large, heavy-based saucepan, add all the ingredients except 500g of gooseberries. This reserved amount will be added later to maintain a bit of texture in the chutney.
- Dissolve Sugar: Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has fully dissolved. This helps create a smooth base for the chutney.
- Simmer Initial Mix: Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to reduce slightly.
- Add Remaining Gooseberries: Stir in the reserved 500g of gooseberries and continue to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the chutney thickens to your liking.
- Jar the Chutney: Spoon the hot chutney into five sterilised jars, leaving some headspace. Seal them and allow to cool.
- Storage: The chutney will keep for up to one month unopened. Once opened, store jars in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- The chutney benefits from maturing flavors; allow it to rest for a few days before eating for best taste.
- Ensure jars are properly sterilised to avoid spoilage.
- You can adjust the sugar or vinegar to taste depending on desired sweetness and acidity.
- Contains sugar and vinegar, so not suitable for strict diabetic diets without modification.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: gooseberry chutney, chutney recipe, British condiment, homemade chutney, fruit chutney, preserving gooseberries
