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Amanda McInerney of Lambs Ears and Honey

Christmas Cheery Cherry Chutney

5 from 1 vote
Course: Condiment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg pitted fresh cherries
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped candied ginger
  • 2 level Tbsp powdered ginger
  • 2 level Tbsp Chinese five spice powder
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2-3/4 whole nutmeg freshly grated

Method
 

  1. Place all ingredients in heavy based saucepan, cover, place over medium heat and bring to the boil.
  2. Reduce to a simmer and cook until soft and thickened.
  3. Remove cinnamon stick, cool, store in clean jars in the fridge.

Notes

I love ginger, so used quite a lot - you might want to tone that down, depending upon your personal preferences.

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