Apple Sage Chutney Food

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-SAGE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in heavy saucepan and cook until thick.

SEARED DUCK BREAST WITH APPLE SAGE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Duck Breasts
• Trim the duck breasts by removing any excess membrane from the inside and scoring the fat side in a criss-cross fashion.
• Season duck with salt and pepper.
• Place duck breasts, skin-side down, in a hot, oiled skillet and cook until skin has browned.
• Flip the duck breasts over and place in a 400-degree oven.
• Duck is best at medium rare so pull the breasts from the oven once they reach 125-130 degrees.
• Ten minutes in the oven is a good starting point.
• Let the duck rest for 5 minutes before slicing on the bias.
• Chutney
• Combine the apples, apple juice, sugar, vinegar, dried cherries, raisins, honey, sage, rosemary, garlic, and lemon juice in a sauce pot and cook over medium heat until the mixture starts to bubble.
• Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Remove the lid and cook another 20-25 minutes. The chutney should be fairly thick.
• Remove it from the pot and let cool. If too dry, add more honey and a splash of water to hydrate and glaze.

CLASSIC APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over a medium heat, then simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, for 30-40 mins, or until thick and pulpy. Remove from the heat, leave to cool and transfer to sterilised, clean, dry jars and seal.

APPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a saucepan, mix the apples, onion, ginger, vinegar, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, white pepper, cardamom, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples are tender. Mix in some water if necessary to keep the ingredients moist. Remove the onion and ginger, and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.