Chutney and Relish

[Guest]

In this month's Waitrose magazine there is a recipe for apple and mint chutney. Which set me thinking. There will be a surplus of apples and blackberries here, so why not combine them into a chutney? I've now found a couple of recipes online, including an apple, blackberry and chilli chutney and one from River Cottage which is described as a blackberry and apple relish (which sounds rather too sweet tasting)

I've never made chutney/relish before, I only want to make a small quantity initially and I would like one which isn't too sweet, doesn't involve sultanas, and has a definite kick/tang. Not sure if anyone here has experience? I'm thinking of something which will go well with both a strong cheddar and cooked meats such as pork, gammon and duck. Suggestions welcome, also to which choice of vinegar.

[teamsaint]

can't help with a recipe, but you got me thinking that it's time I got some Colliers Welsh Cheddar. My favourite cheese.

Be good with some chutney too !

[salymap]

Plenty of apples, lucky you Anna. We had a frost at the wrong ime and there are no Bramleys at all this year'

I was quite proud of my garden chutney years ago when I could tend the garden. Apples, onions and tomatoes, all home grown. I forget the rest, vinegar and a little brown sugar I think. Just ordinary chutney.

[Thropplenoggin]

We made chutneys a few years back to give as stocking fillers - I swear there's one still lurking unopened at the back of Ma Thropplenoggin's larder.

I'll hunt down the recipes. One was apple, t'other mango.