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Super Easy Homemade Pineapple Chutney

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Add some sunshine, spice and the taste of the Carribean to your table with this tasty super easy homemade pineapple chutney. It’ll liven up any dish from curry to burgers.

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Super Easy Homemade Pineapple Chutney

I love chutney, that spicy, savoury version of jam. Something that takes a plain ham sandwich into a new and exciting realm of taste sensation. It makes crackers and cheese into a feast and adds excitement to a bowl of soup, stew or livens up a cold meat salad.

Chutney can be made using all types of fruits and vegetables. This pineapple chutney is simple, spicy and quick to make.

It’s golden colour is cheery enough to brighten the dullest day and if you make it now and set it aside to mature for a month it will be just perfect for Christmas time.

close up of bowl

What is chutney?

chutney is basically a savoury jam. It’s a mixture of fruit (or vegetables) and spices that originates in India. There chutney of all types is served alongside a curry to compliment the flavours of the dish and to tie different components of the meal together.

Is chutney easy to make?

Yes, it’s so simple. Far easier than making jam where you have to watch for the magical setting point.

If you are new to this preserving lark then check out this quick article for all you need to know for making homamede chutney

How to make chutney and relish

How to sterilise jars and bottles

close up of chutney in sandwich

Ingredients for pineapple chutney;

  • 1 pineapple
  • 60ml/2 1/2 fl oz white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp crushed cardamom seeds
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 80g/3 oz sugar

close up of chutney on roll

How to make pineapple chutney

  • Toast the cardamom seeds for 1 minute and then crush them.
  • Peel the pineapple, discard core and chop flesh into small chunks, save all the juice.
  • Put juice, vinegar and spices into a pan and bring to the boil then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the pineapple chunks and simmer for a further 20 minutes.
  • Add the sugar and bring to the boil then back to a simmer again.
  • Cook until it has thickened and you can drag a wooden spoon through the base and leave a clear trail on the pan.
  • Ladle carefully into sterilised jars and pop on the lids.
  • Set aside for 1 month before using to allow the flavours to develop and merge.

pitta bread broken open

How long will this chutney keep?

Chutney has a good shelf life. Just keep it in a cool dark place and it’s good for up to a year. Once opened store in the fridge and use within a month.

How to serve pineapple chutney

This amazing chutney is just perfect with a curry. It goes great with BBQ and burgers.

Stuff some into a pitta with chicken or pork.

Smooth the chutney out with your processor and add some yogurt to form a spicy, fruity and super creamy dip.

Serve this chutney with pork chops or a pork tenderloin. The zing of the pineapple is just perfect with pork.

Whizz a couple of spoonfuls up in a food processor and add a little water to use as a glaze for roasting pork or gammon.

Add this chutney to a simple ham sandwich of sheese and ham toasty.

roll with chutney

So there is another easy recipe for something that might just find its way into a foodie gift hamper this Christmas. Check out my  Books Page for more great foodie gift recipes and of course there are lots on this blog.

Looking for more super easy chutney ideas to try? Then check out these recipes before you go;

Easy spicy courgette/zucchini chutney

Spiced apricot and almond chutney

Gorgeous Guinness chutney

Easy mango and peach chutney

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PS this is a great store cupboard basic, want more ideas? Then check out my 50 Easy Homemade Pantry Staples post. Making your own basics is fun, easy and saves money too.

close up of chutney on roll

Super Easy Homemade Pineapple Chutney

Karon
This chutney is perfect added to roast pork, burgers, BBQ, toasted sandwiches and of course with a curry too.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Course chutney
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pineapple
  • 60 ml/2 1/2 fl oz white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom seeds
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 80 g/3 oz sugar

Instructions
 

  • Toast the cardamom seeds in a dry pan for 1 minute and then crush them.
  • Peel the pineapple, disscard core and chop flesh into small chunks, save all the juice.
  • Put juice, vinegar and spices into a pan and bring to the boil then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the pineapple chunks and simmer for a further 20 minutes.
  • Add the sugar and bring to the boil then back to a simmer again.
  • Cook until it has thickened and you can drag a wooden spoon through the base and leave a clear trail on the pan.
  • Ladle carefully into sterilised jars and pop on the lids.
  • Set aside for 1 month before using to allow the flavours to develop and merge.
Keyword chutney, pineapple
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Comments

  1. The VegHog says

    November 27, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    Chutney is so superior to jam and a pineapple one has been a while on my to-do-list. This is a great recipe!

    the-veghog.blogspot.co.uk

    Reply
  2. Brenda says

    November 15, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    Could you use 20oz can of pineapple crushed instead?

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      November 16, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      Hi Brenda
      I haven’t tried this with a can of pineapple but would think it should work fine. Let me know how it goes.
      K

      Reply

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