Mrs Frugal Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Elderberry Chutney 4 pints elderberries 8oz raisins 8oz dark brown sugar 6oz onions 1oz salt cayenne pepper, mace and allspice to taste 2 pints vinegar - cider vinegar in preference Put everything in a preserving pan and stir over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Cook, stirring now and then, until it is all soft, thick and sticky but not sticking to the pan. Spoon into warm jars. Seal with plastic lids - not metal as the vinegar corrodes it and not paper as teh vinegar evaporates causing the chutney to dry out. _________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Tasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Will I need to use wax seals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 20, 2006 Author Share Posted August 20, 2006 I do out of habit, Martin. Have done for years! It's a really nice chutney. A but unusual but tasty and as I said earlier, the longer you leave it, the better it is! Hide a jar at the back of a cupboard then it will be FAB when you discover it again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Do you think that if I left some until Christmas it would be alright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 20, 2006 Author Share Posted August 20, 2006 Yes, I should think so. I leave mine for a minimum of 3 months after making it to let it mature. By Christmas, it should be smashing. By next Christmas, it'll be divine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Wow thanks! Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Looks Great Tates Great (but strange. Now being left for a few months) Note: I halved everything in the original recipe and still made 3 jars worth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
