Stone Fruit Chutney Food

STONE-FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine fruit, brown sugar and water in a skillet and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add orange juice and ginger, curry powder and a pinch of ground cloves. Simmer, reducing mixture to desired thickness.
• Partly cool, then stir in raisins and toasted nuts (like macadamia), and serve.

FRESH STONEFRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine all fruit in medium bowl. Add sugar, vinegar, and garam masala; toss gently. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature to allow juices to form and to blend flavors, tossing occasionally. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Serve chilled or at room temperature. * An Indian spice mixture; available in the spice section of many supermarkets and at Indian markets.

SPICED STONE FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Put the fruit into a medium heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the pomegranate juice, water, and salt and bring to a simmer. Add the tea bags and simmer for about 40 minutes, until liquid has been mostly absorbed.
• Remove the tea bags and discard. Stir in the pecans and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

STONE-FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine fruit, honey, pinch of salt, water, and desired flavor combination (optional). Cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a pint-size jar and let cool.

FRESH STONEFRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Pit and thinly slice the peaches (or nectarines) and apricots (or plums). Pit and quarter the cherries.
• Combine all fruit in medium bowl. Add sugar, vinegar, and garam masala; toss gently.
• Let stand 1 hour at room temperature to allow juices to form and to blend flavors, tossing occasionally.

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!