Sweet, savory, and spicy, this pumpkin chutney recipe is a neat addition to any festive table for the holidays (Thanksgiving, anyone?). Pumpkin, apples, raisins, and peppers are simmered in a mixture of sugar and apple cider vinegar until caramelized and super fragrant. You’ll love the incredible Fall flavors and texture of this 100% homemade condiment. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the Pumpkin Chutney
Chutney is a condiment that’s all about the balance of sweet, savory, and tart. Here’s a breakdown of the key ingredients:
Sweet
- Pumpkin: Kuri squash also works very well here. It has a sweet and nutty flavor.
- Apples
- Granulated sugar
- Raisins
- Cinnamon stick
Savory
- Red bell pepper
- Green bell pepper
- Onions
- Fresh ginger
Tart
- Apple cider vinegar
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How to make the pumpkin chutney
- Start with the base – In a saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, onions, and cinnamon; dissolve sugar over low heat, then bring to a boil.
- Cook chutney, build up the flavors – After 5 min, add pumpkin, peppers, apples, ginger, and raisins; simmer ~30 min until thick, apples break down, and pumpkin is tender.
- Finish & store – Adjust seasoning, transfer to a sterilized jar, refrigerate, and let mature 1 week before serving.
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Pumpkin Chutney
Pumpkin chutney recipe is a perfect addition to any festive table for the holidays. Plus, a big jar of homemade chutney makes an amazing gift!
Ingredients
- 1 small pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 2 apples, peeled diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (80ml) apple cider vinegar
- 2 onions, peeled and minced
- 1 piece of fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 lb (100g) raisins
Instructions
- Measure the sugar and vinegar into a large saucepan; add the minced onion mix and cinnamon.
- Dissolve the sugar over low heat, increase the heat and bring it to a rapid boil; after 5 minutes, add the diced pumpkin, bell peppers, apples, ginger, and raisins, bring back to a simmer, and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the chutney is thick, the apples have disintegrated and the pumpkin is soft enough but not completely lost its shape.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Transfer the chutney to a clean, sterile container or jar and refrigerate it till needed. Allow the chutney to mature for a week before use; this helps the flavors to develop.
Recipe Notes
- Serve the chutney with toasts, or on the side with roasted turkey, or chicken. We even tried it in a chicken stir fry to finish off the sauce (recipe yet to come).
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