Nigella’s Gooseberry Chutney is made with onions, gooseberries, vinegar, brown sugar, sultanas, salt, ginger, and cayenne pepper creating a flavorful condiment that’s ready in 2 hours and 15 minutes!
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🤎 Why You’ll Love This Gooseberry Chutney Recipe:
- Simple to Make: With straightforward ingredients and easy steps, it’s accessible to all levels of cooks.
- Balanced Flavor: It strikes a perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and spicy, pleasing a variety of palates.
- Enhances Dishes: Whether paired with meats, fish, or cheese, it elevates the flavors of any dish it accompanies.
- Long-Lasting Enjoyment: With its ability to be stored for months and even improve with age, it offers enduring culinary satisfaction.
❓ What Is Nigella’s Gooseberry Chutney Recipe?
Nigella’s Gooseberry Chutney is a savory and tangy preserve that combines onions, gooseberries, vinegar, brown sugar, sultanas, salt, ginger, and cayenne pepper, simmered until thick.
🍇 Nigella Gooseberry Chutney Ingredients
- 450g (1lb) onions, chopped
- 1kg (1 ½lbs) gooseberries, wash, topped and tailed
- 300ml (1 ÂĽ cup) malt vinegar
- 450g (1lb) brown sugar
- 100g (3 ½ oz) sultanas
- 17g (1 tbsp) salt
- 12g (1 tbsp) ground ginger
- 2g (1 tsp) cayenne pepper
🧉 Nigella Gooseberry Chutney Ingredients
- Place all the ingredients in a large stainless steel saucepan and set it over medium-low heat.
- Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 1½ to 2 hours or until thickened.
- Transfer to warm, sterilized jars and seal.
- Allow to mature for 2 to 3 months.
- Savor with smoked salmon, roast poultry, or fresh mackerel. You can also eat it with a cheese board.
đź’ Recipe Tips
- Fresh Ingredients: Opt for fresh, ripe gooseberries for the best flavor profile.
- Continuous Stirring: Prevent burning by stirring the mixture continuously, especially while dissolving the sugar.
- Thickening Control: Simmer the chutney until it reaches your desired thickness, ensuring a perfect consistency.
- Proper Sterilization: Sterilize jars thoroughly before filling to extend the chutney’s shelf life and maintain its quality.
🧆 What To Serve With Gooseberry Chutney?
Serve Gooseberry Chutney with Cheese And Onion Pie, Lamb Kofta, Quick Chilli, Cottage Pie, gPotato Salad, curry chicken salad, oven-baked pork ribs, and vegetable spring rolls.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Gooseberry Chutney?
- In The Fridge: Keep leftover gooseberry chutney in an airtight jar for 2 months.
- In The Freezer: Freeze leftover gooseberry chutney in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Gooseberry Chutney?
- On The Stove: Heat gently leftover gooseberry chutney in a saucepan for 5 minutes until warm.
- In The Microwave: Warm leftover gooseberry chutney in a microwave-safe bowl in short 10-second intervals, stirring in between.
FAQs
Which vinegar is best for gooseberry chutney?
Cider vinegar complements gooseberry chutney’s flavor, offering a fruity tang that enhances its sweet and tart profile perfectly.
Why is my gooseberry chutney not setting?
Your gooseberry chutney may not be setting due to inadequate evaporation of liquid during the cooking process.
Why does my gooseberry chutney taste bitter?
Your gooseberry chutney might taste bitter if gooseberries are underripe; balance with sugar or cooking time to mitigate bitterness.
Why is my gooseberry chutney runny?
If your gooseberry chutney is runny, return it to the pan, bring it to a boil, and simmer rapidly until desired thickness.
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Nigella Gooseberry Chutney Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 60
- Total Fat 0.2g
- Saturated Fat 0g
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 161mg
- Potassium 91.5mg
- Total Carbohydrate 14.7g
- Dietary Fiber 1.3g
- Sugars 11.3g
- Protein 0.4g
Nigella Gooseberry Chutney
Description
Nigella’s Gooseberry Chutney is made with onions, gooseberries, vinegar, brown sugar, sultanas, salt, ginger, and cayenne pepper creating a flavorful condiment that’s ready in 2 hours and 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a large stainless steel saucepan and set it over medium-low heat.
- Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 1½ to 2 hours or until thickened.
- Transfer to warm, sterilized jars and seal.
- Allow to mature for 2 to 3 months.
- Savor with smoked salmon, roast poultry, or fresh mackerel. You can also eat it with a cheese board.
Notes
- Fresh Ingredients:Â Opt for fresh, ripe gooseberries for the best flavor profile.
Continuous Stirring:Â Prevent burning by stirring the mixture continuously, especially while dissolving the sugar.
Thickening Control:Â Simmer the chutney until it reaches your desired thickness, ensuring a perfect consistency.
Proper Sterilization: Sterilize jars thoroughly before filling to extend the chutney’s shelf life and maintain its quality.