Mixed Sweet Spice Plum & Apple Chutney
Rich plums, sharp apples and warm Mixed Sweet Spices make this deeply flavoured chutney a natural partner for mature cheese and cold meats. The blend adds cinnamon, clove, fennel, ginger and mustard in one step, building complexity without a long list of spice jars.
The chutney becomes richer after a few days in the fridge, so it is a useful make-ahead addition to grazing boards and festive lunches.
🧾 Ingredients
- 500g plums, stoned and chopped
- 2 Bramley apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 1 large red onion, finely chopped
- 250ml cider vinegar
- 250g soft brown sugar
- 1½ tsp Mixed Sweet Spices
- ½ tsp sea salt
👩🍳 Instructions
- Put the plums, apples, onion, vinegar, sugar, Mixed Sweet Spices and salt into a wide, heavy-based saucepan.
- Warm gently, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 60–75 minutes. Stir more frequently towards the end so it does not catch.
- The chutney is ready when it is thick and glossy and a spoon drawn across the base leaves a clear trail for a moment.
- Spoon into clean, sterilised jars while hot and seal. Allow to cool completely.
- Refrigerate once cool and leave for 2–3 days before eating if possible, allowing the flavours to settle.
⏱️ Timings
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 60–75 minutes
- Makes: approximately 2 medium jars
🧀 Serving Suggestions
Serve with mature Cheddar, pork pie, baked ham or a ploughman’s lunch. Once opened, keep refrigerated and use within four weeks.
💛 Why This Recipe Works
Plums provide jammy richness, Bramley apples bring acidity and natural pectin, and the vinegar keeps the chutney lively. Slow cooking concentrates everything into a spoonable, chunky relish.
🌿 Try It With
Deepen the warmth with a pinch of Ground Cloves or Ground Ginger.
🍽️ More Recipes Using Mixed Sweet Spices
- Mixed Sweet Spice Pork & Apple Stir-Fry
- Mixed Sweet Spice Orange-Glazed Gammon
- Hot Mixed Sweet Spice Chai Latte
- Mixed Sweet Spice Carrot Cake
- Mixed Sweet Spice Apple & Pear Crumble
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