[new_2_veg]

ive got some chutney on the hob as we speak but there seams to be quite a bit of liquid in with it, do i simmer until it drys up?

also i forgot to get some greese paper, can i use clingfilm for the jar tops?

namy thanks

nathan

[WG.]

It rather depends on the recipe since chutnies vary.  Do you have a recipe?

[new_2_veg]

i did it from a book yes but next door had it back and nthey have gone out now (im having a poor day today)

nathan

[muntjac]

what chutney is it . maybe you can thicken it with one of the ingrediants // i make pera chutney  ( this weekend ) and if its runny i just add sugar n more pears . sometime the fruit is so juicy it throws the cooking process

[richyrich7]

recipe that I've got says reduce by half

[new_2_veg]

its tom and apple,

i think im going to let it cool and settle, if its not right i will re-boil! its not as runny as it was, for all i know it could be about right now!

its my first time cooking it but looks and tastes great.

thanks for your help

narthan

[Nikkithefoot]

Probably a bit late now, with chutney simmer until when you pull a wooden spoon through the bubbling mix and the trail only just very slowly fills with liquid. When it cools it will be nice and thick. Sometimes you might have to simmer for 2 hours or more, depends on the amount of liquid you start off with.

What ever happens it will be delicious coz you made it.

Good luck.

Nikki

[muntjac]

Probably a bit late now, with chutney simmer until when you pull a wooden spoon through the bubbling mix and the trail only just very slowly fills with liquid. When it cools it will be nice and thick. Sometimes you might have to simmer for 2 hours or more, depends on the amount of liquid you start off with.

What ever happens it will be delicious coz you made it.

Good luck.

Nikki

 is that sucking up for a sample nikki       ?

[new_2_veg]

ive just been to check it

 (after i wrote last post i put it into jars)


and it looks to of thickened up great, so im quite happy with myself now

nathan

[muntjac]

see nathan................... panic over mate    

[DD.]

ive got some chutney on the hob as we speak but there seams to be quite a bit of liquid in with it, do i simmer until it drys up?

also i forgot to get some greese paper, can i use clingfilm for the jar tops?

namy thanks

nathan

My mother never bothers with anything to seal chutney - nothing survives in it. Do your jars have lids (aka coffee jars), if so this will be good enough for a pickle, but not jam.

If you want to be doubly sure, cut out a bit of a stout freezer bag to seal it. Cling film becomes manky after you've tried to put it back on twice.

[richyrich7]

And now the looooong wait  

[Nikkithefoot]

Who me :shock:

Having said that I'm not one who normally turns down food lightly   (well according to OH and family) So any spare Nathan? Or swapsys with some sweet cucumber pickle?

Nikki

[new_2_veg]

And now the looooong wait  

long wait?

ooh didnt know about leaving it, how long do i need to leave it rich?

also whats the best way to store it, does it need to be kept chilled or just in one of the side boards?

thanks

nathan

[new_2_veg]

see nathan................... panic over mate    

yes, you aint wrong

its like anything that you try for the first time, can make you think did i do right? wrong? or miss something?

the book i was given to use was limited on info but having said that i did what it said and its turned out fine!

i wonder what else i can make now lol

i think ive only got apples and pears left

nathan