Pumpkin Chutney

This pumpkin chutney is sweet, savory, and nicely spiced. One of my favorite chutneys, this is especially great for an autumn-themed dinner party or Thanksgiving.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 36 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ pound golden raisins
• salt
• 12 peppercorns
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root
• 1 (3 pound) pumpkin, peeled and cubed
• ½ pound apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• ½ pound shallots, chopped
• ½ pound demerara sugar
• 1 ¼ cups malt vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place pumpkin in a pan, cover liberally with salt, and leave overnight. The following day, drain and rinse under cold water.n

Step 2

Place ginger and peppercorns on a piece of muslin and tie together with kitchen twine to make a spice bag.n

Step 3

Combine pumpkin, apples, shallots, raisin, sugar, vinegar and spice bag in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until pumpkin is soft and chutney has thickened, about 1 hour. Remove and discard spice bag.n

Step 4

Spoon chutney into sterilized jars, cover with lids, and allow to cool to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.n