I made a batch of River Cottage Chutney about 3 weeks ago - 1st time chutney maker ;D
but... we tried some yesterday and it was very vinegary :-\ Will this disappear if we leave it a bit longer or do I need to reboil?
Yes, most chutneys need to mellow for about three months before eating, and they improve as they mature.
I think if you reboil it you may only concentrate the flavour more. If you followed the recipe to the letter, then let it mellow like greyhound said. I'm sure it will get better. I had the opposite with a plum chuts I made last year - it was to sweet so better half didn't like it in his sangers as he said it was tooo jammy. No pleasing some peeps!! ;D
I made some pear and ginger chutters two years ago and it was awfully sweet. I donated it to someone with a sweeter tooth (keef's dad). But the jar I'd started is still around, and it tastes much better now, the sweetness has toned right down. Might make some more if I can remember how I did it! ;D
I've made this for the last two years and left it a good 8 weeks before trying it - it was so delicious the first year that I ended up making it for Christmas presents last year and everyone has been asking when the next lot is coming - so just give it a while longer - it's lovely on a mature cheddar sandwich!
That's a relief. I'll hide it away for a couple of months and keep my fingers crossed.
Thanks everyone.
Could someone post this recipe for River Cottage Chutney as I have searched the board and there is no recipe posted.
Thanks
Jitterbug
I found it here
http://www.recipes4all.co.uk/index.php/topic,84.0.html
Thanks for that link. I have however tried it and there seems to be a problem with the search facility on the board tonight?? Anyone know what's going on...
Jitterbug
It's a fab recipe - made it for three years now. The only complaint I've ever had was that I'd made it too chunky and should have cut everything smaller. And that was from a 10 year old (who won't live much longer if he comes around here again ;) ;D ;) ) Blisters: hide it away. I've never touched mine before Christmas but it keeps ages!