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Home » Chutney and Relish » Super Easy Rhubarb Relish/Chutney

Super Easy Rhubarb Relish/Chutney

Author: Karon Grieve Published : March 2014

Recipe
rhubarb and raisin relish

This super easy rhubarb relish/chutney is sweet yet tangy and the perfect addition to your toasted sandwiches, cold meat platter or cheeseboard.

rhubarb and raisin relish in jar with label and spoon

Spring is in the air and rhubarb is on the ground and in the shops. That lovely rosy pink-hued veggie that carries poisonous greenery but a tender, sweet yet tart heart.

I love rhubarb, memories flood my mind of piping hot rhubarb and custard for school lunch, one of our favourite puddings and so much better than spotted dick!

Rhubarb isn’t just for sweet things though, like my gorgeous rhubarb and ginger curd or my super easy rhubarb tart. No, this Rhubarb Relish (or rhubarb chutney) is a fruity, savoury treat.

rhubarb tied with string

What is the difference between relish and chutney?

Relish is the group term for all sorts of condiments, usually those made with veggies. A chutney is normally made with fruit and spices.

Quite honestly, nowadays the terms are interchangeable because chutney tends to have veggies in it as well as fruits.

Spring meets winter

This is a comfort food relish boasting dried fruits that speak of the colder months and winter-time preserves. At the same time it boasts fresh spring-time rhubarb that has a lightness of taste.

Just like our weather, it is neither one thing nor the other, but unlike the weather, this is a good marriage and not something to moan about.

close up of spoonful of rhubarb relish

Ingredients for rhubarb chutney/relish;

Rhubarb is your main ingredient here for this simple rhubarb chutney. The other important ingredient is raisins for their sweetness to counteract the almost sour bite of the rhubarb.

Now to the spices; I’ve used ginger, nutmeg, allspice berries, cloves and cinnamon.

Your other ingredients for this rhubarb chutney are red wine vinegar, water and sugar.

The complete list of ingredients and full instructions for making this recipe can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

 How to make rhubarb relish

  • Crush the spices well and add them to the sugar.
  • In a heavy-based pan slowly heat the sugar and spices along with the water and vinegar. When the sugar has dissolved raise the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Wash and chop the rhubarb into small pieces about 2cm/3/4 “ big.
  • Add add these, plus the grated ginger (you can use a half teaspoon of powdered ginger if you don’t have any fresh available) and raisins to the liquid in the pan and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • It will thicken as it cooks.
  • When ready you should be able to drag your spoon through and leave a clear trail on the base of the pan.
  • Carefully spoon the hot relish into 2 sterilised jars and pop on the lids.
relish on bread with spoon at side and jar behind

Please Note – We do not usually do water bath or other canning methods here in the UK. Our preserves keep perfectly well without this.

How long will this relish/chutney keep?

This rhubarb chutney will keep for 6 months to a year in a cool dark place. Once opened store the rhubarb and raisin relish in the fridge and use within a month.

New to preserving? Then don’t panic, I can take you from zero to hero in no time at all.

Just check out these handy articles to get you heading in the right direction fast;

How to make great jam and marmalade

How to make cool curds

How to make great jelly

How to make chutney and relish

How to sterilise jars and bottles

Sticky situations – troubleshooting your preserves

Different types of preserves

My favourite preserving kit

Serving ideas

This is a rhubarb chutney perfectly at home nestled beside sausages and mash to be enjoyed by the fireside on a chilly night.

Or it can be slathered on an open sandwich with cold cuts and salad leaves and enjoyed sitting in the sunshine on a spring afternoon.

Use this tasty rhubarb and raisin relish on your cheeseboard or dolloped on top of a toasted cheese sandwich too.

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Looking for more easy rhubarb recipes to try? Then check out these tasty recipes before you go;

Rhubarb and ginger gin liqueur

Raspberry and rhubarb tarts

Rhubarb and ginger gin jam

Easy rhubarb and ginger tart

Rhubarb and strawberry jam

Easy rhubarb and ginger cake

Rhubarb and ginger curd

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relish on bread with spoon at side and jar behind

Rhubarb And Raisin Relish/chutney

Karon Grieve
A super tasty relish to use with BBQ and burgers, a cheeseboard and cold cuts too
4.34 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course condiments
Cuisine British
Servings 2 medium jars
Calories 590 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 400 g rhubarb
  • 1 tbsp ginger fresh ginger grated
  • 60 ml red wine vinegar
  • 60 ml water
  • 100 g raisins
  • 3 cloves
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 allspice berries
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 200 g sugar
Metric – US Customary

Instructions
 

  • Crush the spices well and add them to the sugar.
  • In a heavy based pan slowly heat the sugar and spices along with the water and vinegar. When the sugar has dissolved raise the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Wash and chop the rhubarb into small pieces about 2cm/3/4 “ big.
  • Add add these, plus the grated ginger (you can use a half teaspoon of powdered ginger if you don’t have any fresh available) and raisins to the liquid in the pan and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • It will thicken as it cooks.
  • When ready you should be able to drag your spoon through and leave a clear trail on the base of the pan.
  • Carefully spoon the hot relish into 2 sterilised jars and pop on the lids.

Notes

This rhubarb and raisin relish/chutney will keep for up to 6 months in a cool cupboard. once opened store in fridge and use within a month.
This is great served with sausages and mash, with BBQ, on a cheeseboard and of course with a grilled cheese sandwich and so much more.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 150gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 28mgPotassium: 1026mgFiber: 8gSugar: 102gVitamin A: 208IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 2mg
My Top Tips*Always read the full recipe first. *Assemble all your ingredients and everything you need before you start. *For baking check the size of tins I’m using as this makes a big difference to your cakes. * I use medium sized eggs unless otherwise stated. * I use extra virgin olive oil unless otherwise stated. * I use unsalted butter unless otherwise stated. * Check out My Preserving Kit!
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Filed Under: ALL RECIPES, Chutney and Relish, Spring

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Comments

  1. marjlock says

    March 25, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Like the recipie

    Reply
  2. Linda Bailey says

    April 16, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    Just found you. Wanting to print recipes but print page will not stay up.. any suggestions.

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      April 18, 2019 at 8:44 am

      I’m putting in a new recipe plugin this week so that should sort things out for you. Sorry about the glitch.
      K x

      Reply
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