Michigan Cherry Chutney Recipes

CHERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a medium pot, heat oil over medium low heat then add onions and garlic.
• Cook until softened, but not browned, 6 - 7 minutes, then add red wine vinegar and cook a few minutes more.
• Add in cherries, currants, ginger, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked down and thickened. *see note
• Cool completely then pack in an airtight container and refrigerate.

SPICED CHERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until vegetables are tender and mixture achieves desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Serve warm or chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.,

SPICY TART CHERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• With a vegetable peeler remove two 2-inch strips orange zest and cut into fine julienne strips, reserving orange for another use. In a heavy saucepan stir together all ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer mixture, stirring occasionally (stir more frequently toward end of cooking), about 50 minutes, or until thickened and syrupy. Cool chutney. Chutney keeps, covered and chilled, 3 weeks.

MICHIGAN CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients., Place raspberries, vinegars, preserves and sugar in a blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

SOUR CHERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Prepare jars, lids and bands.
• In a large pot, combine cherries, onion, brown sugar, mustard, salt, pepper, cloves and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.
• Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes or until onions are translucent and mixture is slightly thickened.
• Ladle into prepared jars leaving a 1/2" headspace. Check for air bubbles. Adjust headspace if needed. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Adjust time according to your altitude.
• NOTE: If using frozen sweetened sour cherries, measure when frozen, let thaw and drain off half the juice. Reduce brown sugar by 2 tablespoons.