Persimmon chutney
Persimmon chutney recipe in the canning category
Recipe ingredients:
- 2 pounds ripe persimmons
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsulphured dark molasses
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Recipe method:
- Prepare half pint canning jars according to manufacturer directions.
- Split the skins of the persimmons and spoon out the soft flesh.
- Combine the fruit and other ingredients in a heavy saucepan.
- Simmer the mixture over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is very thick.
- Add a little more water if the mixture starts to be sticky.
- Spoon the chutney into the prepared jars and screw on the lids.
- Refrigerate the jars or process them in a water bath for 10 minutes.
- If you are processing the jars, leave about 1/4 inch headspace.
- The chutney is best if it is allowed to blend flavors for a couple days.
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