Winter almost here in New Zealand - what chutney relish can I make in winter?

**susieq100** · 19-06-2011, 07:05 AM

We tend to make chutneys and relishes with surplus crops from garden or allotment, so the choice is a bit restricted in the winter! I always think of chutney as 'savoury jam' - providing you have vinegar and sugar I reckon you can make chutney out of almost anything! I did some 'allotment chutney' last year - that was onions, some garlic, courgettes, green beans, some tomatoes, some sultanas (they weren't surplus!) and a few greengages. I spiced it up with chilli and coriander. It was lovely - I think so long as you get your basic proportions right, you can use almost any 'soft' vegetable or fruit as a base.

**Hilary B** · 22-06-2011, 09:24 AM

I'd go with what susieq100 says. If all else fails, see what is going cheap in the shops ('reduced for quick sale' or equivalent). I would say you MUST include onions, but after that any veg/fruit combination that is cheap enough, and make sure the vinegar/sugar proportions to total fruit/veg are as per a recipe that worked well.

**Suzanne Early** · 16-07-2011, 06:08 AM

Thank you for your suggestions, they are appreciated!

**endymion** · 25-07-2011, 11:27 PM

I know your winter doesn't coincide with Christmas, but why not make a lovely Christmas Chutney using apples, dried fruit and "warm" spices - including maybe cinnamon or allspice and perhaps some ginger?

**bearded bloke** · 26-07-2011, 07:32 AM

Have you had a look around the season to taste section on here ? loads of ideas & recipes

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