Cinnamon Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I haven't tried this,but the recipe is a doddle & it looks really pretty in the jars. Would make a good Christmas hamper pressie Apple and Cranberry Chutney 1kg cooking apples, peeled & cut into small chumks 500g eating apples,peeled & cut into large chunks 450g onions,chopped 50g fresh root ginger,peeled & finely chopped 1tsp peppercorns 500g Granulated sugar 250ml Cider vinegar 500g fresh cranberries Put all the ingredients except the cranberries into a heavy based pan, & heat slowly to dissolve the sugar. Bring to the boil & simmer uncovered for 50 mins,stirring regulrlg until the onion & apple is soft & the mixture has thickened Add the cranberries & cook for 10 mins more until they are just soft but not burst. Spoon into hot sterilised jars (makes 4 x 500g) & store in a cool dark place. Will keep for 6 months. As soon as mine is bottled up I will take a piccy for you to see, but if it looks at all like the photo I have here,it will look woderfullt Christmassy! I got fresh Cranberries in Tesco today (Waitrose said it was too early ) & they come in 300g bags,so I have 100g spare,if anyone has any ideas what I can do with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Oooh spooky - look at my post in the "what I have cooked today" thingy Made mine today - really easy, and very nice, used frozen cranberries and missed out the peppercorns - oops, still good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I asked in Waitrose this week for fresh cranberries and they looked at me like I was mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 When you can access them they freeze really well too so will keep for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Would it be horrendous if I used some dried cranberries I have in the cupboard? ( DS had them in his tuck box but hasn't eaten them!! ) Maybe I could soak them in some apple juice/cider vinegar to rehydrate them a little & reduce the sugar a little to compensate for their sweetness? May have a go later as I have some cookers & eaters which need to be used up! (If they don't turn into apple & cranberry crumble for tea that is!!! ) Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Not so sure if you used ALL dried Cranberries - to be honest I used 400g frozen and 100g dried. Is better with the plumpness of whole cranberries though - don't think the freezing makes any difference, and the finished product does look as pretty as anticipated Cinnamon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 I certainly looks very pretty - all those whole cranberries in it How funny that we both made it on the same day! Dried cranberries have been sweetened Wild Mum,so I wouldn't use them. they are great for the spiced cranberry vodka recipe I posted before though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Piccie please Cinammon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Oooops, I feel another boozy shopping trip coming on then - DH must think I've taken leave of my senses, the number of bottles of gin & vodka I've purchased following recommendations on here! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 mmmmm made it today. Looks amazing And the taste I snuck was mmmmmm........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Got the fresh cranberries yesterday & made the chutney today....mmmmm! (Also made 2 litres of cranberry vodka with all the dried ones I had left over! More mmmmm!!) Left out the ginger, but in my humble opinion I think it's still delicious! Thank you Cinnamon, your recipes are great, keep 'em coming! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I made this as well, but slightly adapted the recipe by adding more sweet spices (cinnamon, mixed spice), some grated orange rind and juice. It is yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Oh I threw in a couple of handfulls of currants too wish I'd thought to put in some orange peel though, this one really is a christmas chutney! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
