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Plum Chutney

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes four 8-ounce jars

Ingredients

2

1/2 pounds Italian prune plums

1

cup packed light brown sugar

1

tablespoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot

1

large garlic clove, minced

1

teaspoon salt

1

teaspoon paprika

1

teaspoon ground coriander seeds

1

teaspoon ground allspice

1

/2 cup white-wine vinegar

1

/2 cup fresh lime juice

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Sterilize four 8-ounce Mason-type jars.

    Step 2

    Quarter and pit plums and cut into 1/4-inch pieces. In a 2-quart heavy saucepan stir together plums and remaining ingredients and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Lower heat and simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Pour chutney into jars. Wipe rims with a dampened cloth and seal jars with lids. Put jars in a water-bath canner or on a rack set in a deep kettle. Cover jars with hot water by 2 inches and boil, covered, 5 minutes. Transfer jars with tongs to a rack and cool completely. Store chutney in a cool, dark place.