Recipe For Curried Fruit Chutney Food

MOM'S CURRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
• Drain the fruit and arrange it in an oven-proof casserole dish. Dot the fruit with butter or margarine. Mix the sugars and the curry powder together, sprinkle over the top of the fruit.
• Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) until slightly brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

HOT CURRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• In a 2-1/2-qt. casserole, combine fruit and raisins. Melt butter in a small saucepan; stir in brown sugar and curry powder. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over fruit mixture; mix gently. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

CURRIED DRIED FRUIT CHUTNEY (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-quart electric slow cooker, combine all the ingredients.
• Mix well.
• Cover and cook on the low heat setting 4 to 5 hours, or until the fruits are tender but still retain their shape; do not overcook.
• Let cool, then refrigerate.
• (To speed this up a bit, you can cook the chutney 1 1/2 hours on the low heat setting and then 1 1/2 hours on the high heat setting).

CURRIED PINEAPPLE AND STONE FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add ginger and garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add onions and peppers; saute 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in curry powder and cook 1 minute more.
• Add pineapple and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled.

CURRIED PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add red onion and bell peppers and sauté until onion begins to soften, about 8 minutes. Add jalapeño chilies and curry powder; stir 2 minutes. Add pineapple cubes, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, and golden brown sugar. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer mixture until thick and reduced to about 7 1/2 cups, stirring often, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Season chutney to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate.)

FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to heavy bottomed saucepan and heat over low, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
• Turn the heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes or until the fruit is cooked and thick. Check periodically to see if more liquid is needed.
• If time allows, use proper methods (check with your local cooperative extension office) to can the chutney and let sit for 6-8 weeks.
• Otherwise, cool and dig in!