Name: Plum Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 persons
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 cup Plums pitted and diced; 1/4 cup Dried Dates pitted and chopped; 1 small Red Onion diced; 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated; 1 whole Star Anise Pod; 2 Cloves whole; 1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme chopped; 1 teaspoon Crushed Chili Flakes; 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1 teaspoon Olive Oil; 1/4 cup Water

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The Caribbean host's various plums, including Jamaica's June plums, are also named the golden apple for its bright golden yellow colored fruit. In addition, the Trinidad or governors' plum has dark purple skin with yellow sweet fruit inside, and the Bequia plum has more little bright red plum with sweet and sour fruit. All these plums make for a sweet treat on their own, but what can you make if you have more plums than you know what to do with? Make them into Plum Chutney.

Chutney is a sweet, sour, and savory condiment that pairs excellently with a sturdy cheese board and proteins such as chicken, pork, or duck. An added burst of flavor to wraps and sandwiches, grilled cheese especially. Smeared onto your favorite bread, enjoying plum chutney in any way possible.

In this case, Bequia plums are in season at the moment. However, a variety of plums can be substituted to make this highly addictive recipe. The plums are cooked with onions, ginger, dried dates, star anise, cloves, chili flakes, fresh thyme, and white wine vinegar to create bold, sweet, and sour flavors. Plum chutney is a quick recipe that will last in airtight jars or containers in the fridge for several weeks. It also makes for a great personalized gift for friends, family, or anyone you want to treat.

What does plum chutney taste like?

Plum chutney has a mixture of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This can also be described as Umami.

What do you eat plum chutney with?

Plum chutney can be eaten with a variety of foods such as a condiment for cheese, with chicken, pork and duck and inside of sandwiches or wraps.

How long will plum chutney keep?

In a sealed container, plum chutney will last for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. Or several months if put through the proper canning process.

How do you thicken plum chutney?

Plum chutney will thicken on its own as it reduces and cooks.

Equipment Needed

Chef's Knife

Cutting Board

Glass Storage Container

Medium Heavy Bottom Pot

Wooden Spoon

Author: Jennifer Dodd

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Serves

4 persons

Ingredients

1 cup Plums, pitted and diced
1/4 cup Dried Dates, pitted and chopped
1 small Red Onion, diced
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated
1 whole Star Anise Pod
2 Cloves, whole
1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon Crushed Chili Flakes
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1/4 cup Water

Instructions

Add the olive oil to a medium-sized pot and place it onto the stovetop setting it to medium heat

Overview of a pot with olive oil heating up inside

Once the oil has warmed up for a minute, add the onions, ginger, star anise, cloves, and chili flakes. Stir and cool for 2 minutes until the onions are translucent.

Overview of onions, ginger and spices sauting in a pot

Add in the plums and dates, cooking and stirring for 2 minutes.

Overview of Plums and dates being added to a pot of plum chutney

Add in the white wine vinegar, water, thyme, and salt. Turn the heat down, and cook for 20 minutes, occasionally stirring, so the bottom doesn't get burnt.