Melon Apple Chutney Recipes

APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine the apples, onion, ginger, orange juice, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard seeds, pepper flakes and salt and in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to simmer and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Take off the heat and add the raisins.
• Set aside to cool and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

APPLE CHUTNEY RECIPE

Steps:

• Rinse the apples well under running water and peel them. Chop them finely. You can also use a chopper.
• Pour oil or ghee to a hot pan or pot. Add the spices - cloves, star anise & cinnamon.
• When they begin to sizzle add the ginger & let it fry for a minute. Then lower the flame and quickly stir the red chilli.
• Add apples, sugar, cumin powder, fennel powder, pepper and vinegar.
• Stir and cook covered on a low heat until the apples turn tender.
• Then open the lid and cook further until almost all the liquid evaporates.
• Mash a small portion of this mixture with the spatula to give a thicker texture to the apple chutney.
• Turn off the stove when most of the excess moisture evaporates. (refer video or pics below)
• Cool the apple chutney completely and store it in a clean dry glass jar. It keeps good for several months if you keep it in a dry shelf.

APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Peel, core and finely chop the apples
• Combine apples and sugar in a pan. Mix well and cook covered for 10-12 minutes in medium flame
• Uncover, add salt, spice powders and lemon juice. Mix well and cook for 7-8 more minutes.
• The chutney is done when it leaves the sides of pan and thickened well. Let cool and store in a clean dry jar. Serve apple chutney as required.

SPICED APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a large pan and bring to the boil.
• Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The chutney is ready when the apples have virtually disintegrated and the mixture has thickened.
• Pour into warm sterilised jars. Tap the jars to remove air pockets. Cover with waxed discs, then screw on the lids, label and store.

MELON CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Halve the melon and remove the seeds. Remove the pulp from the shell and finely dice. Peel the oranges thoroughly and chop the fruit. Rinse and halve the peppers. Trim the peppers, remove the seeds and membranes, and finely dice.
• Add the melon, oranges, peppers, raisins, sugar, vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and allspice to a pot. Pour in 250 ml (approximately 8 ounces) of water and simmer for 30 minutes. Fill the prepared jars to the brim with the chutney and seal tightly. Turn upside down to cool for 20 minutes. Turn right side up and cool completely.

MELON APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Wrap cinnamon stick, cloves, and allspice in cheesecloth and tie with string to form a bag. Crush spices gently in bag with a rolling pin or bottom of a heavy skillet.
• Bring melon, apple, sugar, vinegar, currants, ginger, cheesecloth bag, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until syrup is thick and most of liquid is evaporated, 30 to 35 minutes. Discard cheesecloth bag and cool chutney. (Syrup will continue to thicken as it cools.)

MARROW CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Cut the marrow into small pieces, put in a bowl and sprinkle liberally with 2 tbsp salt. Cover and leave for 12 hrs.
• Rinse and drain the marrow, then place in a preserving pan or large saucepan with the shallots, apples, sultanas, ginger, sugar and vinegar. Tie the peppercorns in muslin (or put into a small enclosed tea strainer) and place in the pan. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring from time to time, until the consistency is thick.
• Leave to settle for 10 mins, then spoon into sterilised jars (see tip below), put on the lids and label. Will keep for a year in a cool, dark place.

VIRGINIA HAM AND MELON APPLE CHUTNEY ON CORN BREAD ROUNDS

Steps:

• Make corn bread rounds:
• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat to 350°F.
• Whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together butter, milk, and egg in a small bowl, then add to cornmeal mixture and stir just until combined. Spread (or pat out) batter in a very thin even layer in a well-greased 13- by 9- by 2-inch metal baking pan (preferably using an offset spatula).
• Bake until firm and pale golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cut out 24 rounds from hot corn bread with cookie cutter and transfer rounds to a rack to cool. (Reserve remaining corn bread for another use.)
• Top rounds:
• Spread each round with a thin layer of mustard and top with a few strips of ham and about 1 teaspoon chutney.