Christmas Chutney
Christmas Chutney is a richly spiced homemade preserve made with tomatoes, peppers, aubergine, onions, vinegar, and warming spices. Slow simmering creates a sweet, tangy chutney that pairs beautifully with cheese boards, roasted meats, sandwiches, and festive holiday meals.
Equipment
- Heavy-based pan
- Jam covers
- Jars (sterilized)
- Knife
- ladle,
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 900 g tomatoes peeled and chopped
- 700 g onions peeled and chopped
- 3 red peppers seeded and chopped
- 1 green pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 aubergine chopped
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 350 g granulated sugar
- 300 ml white wine vinegar or malt vinegar
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds crushed
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Score the tomatoes, cover them with boiling water, drain, and remove the skins.
- Chop the tomatoes, aubergine, onions, and peppers.
- Place the vegetables and garlic into a large heavy-based pan.
- Cook gently for about 30 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add the sugar, vinegar, coriander seeds, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Cook for about 1½ to 2 hours, stirring regularly, until the chutney becomes thick and glossy.
- Ladle the hot chutney into sterilized jars.
- Seal immediately with sterilized lids.
- Store in a cool, dark place for at least one month before serving to allow the flavors to mature.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
Allow the chutney to mature for at least one month before opening for the best flavor. Stir the mixture regularly during the final stage of cooking to prevent it from sticking. Use sterilized jars and lids to maximize shelf life and preserve freshness. This chutney is delicious with cheese, cold meats, roasted vegetables, sandwiches, or festive leftovers.Wine Advice
A rich Banyuls beautifully complements the sweet spices and fruity acidity. A smooth Tawny Port is another excellent pairing with cheese boards served alongside this chutney.Nutrition values
Calories: 45 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 1 g | Sodium: 240 mg | Sugar: 7 g