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Home » Perfect Homemade Plum And Ginger Chutney

Perfect Homemade Plum And Ginger Chutney

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This plum and ginger chutney is so easy to make and the perfect addition to your larder. It will brighten up everything from burgers to a cheeseboard and loads of great dishes in between!

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Perfect Plum And Ginger Chutney

There is something incredibly comforting about making chutney. I find it more relaxing than jam making.

That long drawn out bubbling of the fruit and spices. The heady aromas that pervade the kitchen and rise and spread into every nook and cranny of the house.

This plum and ginger chutney will fill your house with aromatic perfection.

close up of jar with plums

Take your time…..

Waiting patiently. Time of your hands as it stews into perfection on the Aga. Sit at the kitchen table and flip through a magazine while sipping coffee.

Enjoying a peaceful time yet knowing that the time is being spent well. Just being in the kitchen while preserving perfection takes place in the pan.

Just the odd stir now and then so it doesn’t stick.

Back to relaxing. Looking out of the window and the windswept garden. The end of summer flowers looking a little sad and weather-worn. It is warm and cozy in the kitchen. A feeling of Autumn fills the air.

Chutney making is a gentle art, one of time and relaxation and savouring the moment.

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How to make plum chutney

This plum chutney is easy to make and the addition of ginger gives it a really warming spicy kick so perfect for the cooler months to come.

It’s just a case of boiling everything up in a nice big pan till it forms that jam like consistancy.

Just drag a wooden spoon through and when it leaves a clear trail on the bottom of the pan the chutney is ready.

Pro tip

I have pureed it before bottling to make a smooth chutney instead of the usual chunky variety. This step is optional but I think it makes a nice change and makes the chutney perfect for sandwiches and that toastie.

close up of bowl and spoon

How to serve plum and ginger chutney

Use this super tasty plum chutney with ham, turkey, lamb or beef and as the perfect addition to a ploughman’s lunch.

It goes really well on a cheeseboard and of course on a toasted cheese sandwich.

Let’s not forget a ploughman’s lunch and serving chutney with a good curry of course!

New to preserving? Then check out these quick articles that’ll take you from zero to hero in no time at all!

How to make great chutney and relish

How to sterilise jars and bottles

My perfect preserving kit

jar of chutney with plums

How long will this chutney keep?

Your plum and ginger chutney will keep for up to a year in a cool dark place. Once opened store in the fridge and use up within a month.

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

Easy spicy courgette/zucchini chutney

Spiced apricot and almond chutney

Gorgeous Guinness chutney

Perfect pineapple chutney

Another super easy idea for a foodie gift for Christmas!

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plum and ginger chutney by larderlove.com

Ginger Plum Chutney

Karon
Perfect with a cheeseboard, with BBQ, burgers and a ploughman's lunch too
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course preserves
Servings 1 large jar

Ingredients
 

  • 12 red plums
  • 3 cm/1" fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 chopped red chilli
  • 125 ml/4 1/2 fl oz water
  • 225 g/8oz granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Cut plums in half and remove the stones
  • Tie stones into a piece of muslin so they can easily be removed from the chutney after cooking
  • Cook the plums (with stones in bag), vanilla extract, chilli and ginger with the water until the plums are tender.
  • Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
  • Raise temperature to boil then lower heat and simmer for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Puree the chutney till smooth and spoon into a sterilised jar.
  • Makes one large jar.
Keyword chutney
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Comments

  1. Patti S. says

    September 12, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    Yum! This looks so good! I bet you never have to buy jams or jellies at the grocery store. Does your stockpile last you all winter, Karon?
    Patti xxoo

    Reply
    • Karon says

      September 13, 2013 at 7:06 am

      Hi Patti,
      No I never buy anying for the larder and all my friends get foodie hampers at Christmas. Even I can’t eat all of this stuff!
      Kx

      Reply
  2. Danielle says

    July 23, 2015 at 11:48 am

    Hi Karon, I am new to your site and have fallen head over heels for your recipes. I’m planning on making this chutney as a gift for people at Christmas (planning ahead I know!) How long will this last once made please? Thank you x

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      July 24, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      Hi Danielle
      Glad you like my blog and recipes so much. This chutney will keep for up to a year unopened. Once opened store in the fridge and use within a month.
      K x

      Reply
  3. donna quigley says

    October 23, 2019 at 9:03 pm

    This is fantastic, Karon. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      October 24, 2019 at 10:11 am

      Thanks Donna
      K x

      Reply

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