Easy red tomato chutney
Red tomato chutney is a fruity tomato preserve which is easy to prepare and will keep well for months or even years. It is a good way to preserve a glut of tomatoes during tomato season to enjoy during the months ahead.
Ingredients
- 2 kg tomatoes
- 150 g sultanas
- 1 dessertspoon chopped root ginger
- 2 teaspoon allspice
- 3 teaspoon salt
- 3 dried bay leaves
- 300 g sugar
- 300 ml red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes into small chunks and place in a large pan.
- Add the ginger, sultanas, allspice, salt, bay leaves, sugar and wine vinegar.
- Gently bring the contents of the pan to the boil and simmer without a lid until the liquid has reduced and the mixture thickened.
- Place the empty jars, without lids, on a baking tray and heat in the oven at a low temperature for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Spoon the hot chutney into the sterilised jars, filling to just below the tops. Pierce any air bubbles with a clean knife. Add the lids and leave to cool and then store in a dark place for 6 to 8 weeks before eating.
Notes
To serve
- Use as a condiment for falafel, nut cutlets or nut roast.
- Add to sandwiches or wraps along with your favourite filling.
- Use as a topping for burgers such as bean burgers or sweet potato burgers.
- Serve as part of a cheeseboard alongside other homemade condiments such as fig compote, red onion chutney or pickled capers.
- Store the chutney in a dark place such as at the back of a cupboard or in a box, for 6 to 8 weeks before eating.
- The chutney will keep for several months so long as the jars and lids are in a good condition and have been adequately cleaned and prepared.
- Prepare a couple of extra jars just in case they are needed. The exact quantity of chutney produced will vary depending on the tomatoes used and length of time it is cooked. It is better to have spare jars rather than not enough.
- It is useful to use jars of varying sizes including at least one small jar. This should make it easier to completely fill each jar.
- Make a second batch of chutney before finishing the first batch so that it can start to mature before you run out.
Nutrition
Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 125gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1806mgPotassium: 1508mgFiber: 8gSugar: 110gVitamin A: 4175IUVitamin C: 71mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg
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