green gooseberry chutney

2 Pinches
Toronto, ON
Updated on Apr 2, 2019

I found this recipe in a box belonging to my late mother. She copied this down from instructions given to her by her mother. It makes 5 or 6 small jars and I think would probably go well with ham, either hot or cold, and possibly in a cheese and pickle sandwich, with a very sharp cheddar.

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield makes 5 or 6 small jars

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
  • 4 cups green gooseberries, heaped
  • 1/2 cup sultana raisins
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seed
  • 1/4 cup preserved ginger
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup golden raisins, chopped

How To Make green gooseberry chutney

  • Step 1
    Cover gooseberries with boiling water. Let stand covered for 10 minutes, then drain.
  • Step 2
    Add other ingredients and bring slowly to boil.
  • Step 3
    Simmer until thick and brown. Bottle.

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Category: Fruit Sauces
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Stove Top
Culture: Canadian

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