Grape Chutney
- 1 pound California seedless grapes
- 2 fresh nectarines or peaches, peeled,
pitted and sliced*
- 1 whole lemon (peel included), seeded
and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups white vinegar
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger root
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- Place all ingredients in heavy saucepan.
Bring to boil. Simmer, uncovered, 60 to 70 minutes or until mixture
thickens and lemon is tender; stir occasionally.
- Pour into hot sterilized jars to within
1/2 inch of tops. Seal according to jar manufacturers directions.
Place jars on rack in canner. Process 10 minutes in boiling water
bath with boiling water two inches above jar tops. Remove jars
from canner. Place on thick cloth or wire racks; cool away from
drafts.
- After 12 hours, test lids for proper seal;
remove rings from sealed jars.
Makes 3 (8-ounces each) jars.
Grape Chutney and Cheese: Place 8 ounces cream cheese on small serving
plate. Spoon 8 ounces Grape Chutney over top. Serve with crackers
or toasted bagels. Makes 20 to 24 appetizer servings.
*One can (16 ounce) peaches, drained may
be substituted.
Recipe provided courtesy of California Table Grape Commission.