Gooseberry and Ginger Chutney Recipe
Submitted by Jenny
Ingredients:
- 1 lb gooseberries
- 8 oz onions
- 1 pint wine vinegar
- 1 lb soft brown sugar
- 1½ oz salt
- 1 tbs ground ginger
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
Method:
- Gently cook the gooseberries in a little water until they have softened.
- Add chopped onions and vinegar, cooking for 10 minutes or so.
- Then add all other ingredients, boiling gently until some of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture has a slightly thick consistency.
- Cool slightly and pot into clean jars with screw top lids.
A dark, spicy chutney that is perfect with cheese – can be used in about a month but keeps for months.
This recipe can be scaled up to any quantity to fit your preserving pan. You will want to make lots, its so good.
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Comments on Gooseberry and Ginger Chutney Recipe »
Gemma @ 4:50 pm
Is it red or white wine vinigar that i should use for this recipe?
Val @ 4:56 pm
It's not my recipe but if I was making it I'd use white wine vinegar.