The velvety Swiss plums are here! And, aren’t they just the best this year!
Besides enjoying them fresh, you can also capture their goodness in a jar with this delicately spiced chutney. This is another way to preserve the taste of summer fruit besides making a jam.
The chutney works very well on the side with cheese and crackers, roast meats and of course Indian dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 kg plums
- 1 kg pectin sugar
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 thumb freshly grated ginger
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 3 pods cardomon
- 3 cloves
- 1 bayleaf
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 pinch salt
Servings: medium jars
Units:
Instructions
- Wash the plums, slice in half and remove the stone. You can then further slice them into quarters.
- Put everything together in a pot and give it a good mix. Cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes or until your fruit have become a pulp and deconstruct. Stirring well at regular intervals.
- Pour into sterilized glass jars when hot and seal the lid tight.
Recipe Notes
You can try this recipe with any summer fruit you like.
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