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Plum Chutney with balsamic and red onions in a small white square bowl.

Plum and Onion Chutney

Christmas is a time to eat cheese. And lots of it! But no cheese board would be complete without a lovely chutney. Here, we are sharing our Plum Chutney recipe that complements not only cheese but can be used as a condiment for pork and poultry dishes. The balsamic vinegar, sweet plums and sharp onion work in perfect harmony in this great recipe. Moreover, they make perfect little Christmas gifts!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Chutney, Pantry Ingredients, Sauce
Cuisine British
Servings 3 small jars
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 650 g plums ripe, quartered and destoned
  • 175 g caster sugar
  • 300 g red onion very finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove very finely chopped
  • 60 ml balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash and quarter your plums and remove the stones. If your plums are very big, you may want to cut them into eight wedges. Tip them in an airtight container, pour the sugar all over, mix and place in the fridge overnight for the juices to release.
  • The next day, finely chop red onion and garlic. Tip them into a pan, add vinegar and bring to a boil. Pour in any juices that have been released from the plums overnight. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Now scoop all the sugar-coated plums into the pan. Season with some salt and black pepper. Bring to a full rolling boil for 5 minutes. Then simmer on low heat for approx. 30 minutes, stirring once in a while.
  • Ladle into hot sterilised jars, seal and leave to cool. If you're planning to use this chutney for cheese and crackers, make sure you don't ladle in too much of the juices to keep it thicker. Thinner version makes a perfect relish for poultry dishes, including your Christmas turkey!

Notes

You can substitute balsamic vinegar with apple cider vinegar. It makes a lighter-coloured chutney that's also less sweet. You may want to add an extra tablespoon of sugar if you opt for apple cider vinegar. 

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 515mgFiber: 5gSugar: 87gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Christmas Chutney, Chutney for Cheese Board, Chutney to go with Cheese, Plum and Red Onion Chutney, Plum Chutney, Plum Chutney for Cheese, Red Onion Chutney, Relish for Turkey
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