Best Apple And Raisin Chutney Recipes

MARCEL DESAULNIER'S APPLE, PEAR AND RAISIN CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Quarter and core two pears, one Granny Smith and one red Delicious apple. Place in a food processor with the citrus fruits and pulse until the fruits are finely chopped.
• Transfer to a large, heavy saucepan, add both sugars, water and vinegar. Bring to a boil, lower heat and allow to simmer 30 to 35 minutes until mixture has thickened.
• While fruits are simmering, quarter, core and dice remaining apples, place in a bowl and cover with cold water to which the lemon juice has been added.
• When the cooked mixture has thickened, drain and rinse the diced apples and pears and add them to the saucepan along with the raisins. Heat for 3 minutes, then allow to cool and transfer to a container and refrigerate. Or, pack the hot chutney in sterilized canning jars and seal according to manufacturer's directions. Allow to cure 24 hours before using.

APPLE AND RAISIN CHUTNEY

Steps:

• place vinegar in saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. add apples and partly cover, cook 5 minutes.
• mix remaining ingredients and continue cooking, partly covered for 13 minutes.
• stir several times during cooking.
• cool and serve with meat or use as a sandwich spread.

ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CREAMED CORN AND APPLE-RAISIN CHUTNEY

Steps:

• For pork:
• Combine first 6 ingredients in processor and chop finely. Blend in oil. Transfer marinade to glass baking dish. Add pork tenderloins to marinade, turning to coat. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Meanwhile, prepare creamed corn:
• Cook 1 cup corn kernels in heavy medium pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain well and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in chicken broth; whisk until mixture thickens and boils. Stir in cream. Bring mixture to simmer. Add remaining 5 cups corn kernels and simmer until mixture is thick, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to processor and coarsely puree. Stir in 1 cup cooked corn kernels. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Chill.)
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade. Add pork to skillet and sauté until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and roast pork until a meat thermometer inserted into center registers 180°F, about 10 minutes.
• Bring corn to simmer. Spoon corn onto plates, dividing equally. Slice pork tenderloins and place atop corn, dividing equally. Top with Apple-Raisin Chutney and serve.

RED ONION, APPLE, AND RAISIN CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine well 2/3 cup warm water, the vinegar, the honey, the raisins, the mint, and the cloves and let the mixture stand while cooking the onions. In a large skillet cook the onions in the oil and the butter, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, remove the lid, and continue to cook the onion, stirring, for 30 minutes, or until they are very soft. Stir in the raisin mixture and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, until the liquid is almost evaporated and the apple is tender, and season the chutney with salt and pepper. The chutney may be made 3 days in advance, cooled, and kept covered and chilled. Serve the chutney at room temperature.

APPLE CIDER, ONION, AND RAISIN CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine the cider, the vinegar, the onions, the raisins, the brown sugar, the cloves, and salt and pepper to taste and boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced to a syrupy consistency. The chutney keeps, covered and chilled, for 1 week. Serve the chutney with roasted meats or poultry.

PINEAPPLE, APPLE AND RAISIN CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a large saucepan, stir and bring to a boil.
• Simmer uncovered for about 35-40 minutes, until the chutney is reduced and thickens. Stir frequently!