MEDITERRANEAN CHUTNEY - LOW POINTS

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For Christmas this year I was given a bottle of Baxter's Mediterranean Chutney - the jar lasted 3 days - it was so good. As they listed all the ingredients on the jar I thought I'd have a go at imitating it. Don't be put off by the amount of sugar, when it was first made, it tasted too sweet, but the flavour settled down to 'just right' after it had been in the jar for a few days. I think you can be reasonably liberal with the amounts of vegetables, but I have given what I put in my mixture.

Provided by jackandfiona

Categories     Chutneys

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 jars

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 medium zucchini, chopped
3 onions, chopped (not sliced)
2 red capsicums or 2 orange capsicum, chopped
1/2 cup chopped black olives
6 fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon fresh chili pepper (optional)
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups white vinegar

Steps:

  • Add sugar and vinegar mixture to a good size pot and bring to the boil.
  • Add all the vegetables and tomato paste.
  • Add herbs and salt.
  • Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least half an hour, stirring occasionally to ensure chutney doesn't burn to the bottom.
  • If the vegetables haven't cooked down far enough and mixture is getting too'dry' add a little more water.
  • Chutney is ready when mixture takes on the consistency of a thick sauce.
  • Taste, and season with extra salt if needed.
  • Thicken with cornstarch.
  • Although mixture is already quite thick, the cornstarch holds the water left in the chutney in suspension and helps to make a more spreadable product.
  • Seal in sterilized bottles (should make 2-3 medium size jam jars).

Shah Sadik
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good chutney recipe for ages. This one is perfect! It's easy to make and the flavors are incredible.


Fazalhadi
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This chutney is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The flavors are so unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohamed Rashid
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I made this chutney for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on chicken, fish, and even as a dipping sauce for vegetables.


Lola Ahmeed
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy chutney. I used it on some grilled chicken and it was delicious. The flavors are really well-balanced and it's not too sweet.


Samsuddin 1980
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I've made this chutney several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and it goes well with so many different dishes.


ROOSTER CATERING
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This chutney is delicious! I made it last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Skora Sifiso
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I love this chutney! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for my family. It's always a hit.


Sarfraz Sadiq
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This is the best chutney I've ever tasted. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on everything from chicken to fish to vegetables. It's always a hit.


Najib Xabib
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good chutney recipe for ages. This one is perfect! It's easy to make and the flavors are incredible.


Will knox
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This chutney is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The flavors are so unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


M Tariqchohan
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I made this chutney for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on chicken, fish, and even as a dipping sauce for vegetables.


Lisa Blackburn
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy chutney. I used it on some grilled chicken and it was delicious. The flavors are really well-balanced and it's not too sweet.


khobie Mawawa
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I've made this chutney several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and it goes well with so many different dishes.


Olusegun Lawal
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This chutney is so delicious! I made it last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.