Comments on: Apricot chutney http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/ The website of Sarah Liberman, containing a blog, gallery, recipes, and discussions about books, comics, food and software. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:42:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mark http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-11141 Mark Sat, 15 Jan 2011 12:24:14 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-11141 I have never made a chutney with whole spices. It may sound a strange question. . . Do you leave the whole spices in when you bottle the chutney (you don't put them in a spice bag when you cook the chutney). I have never made a chutney with whole spices. It may sound a strange question. . . Do you leave the whole spices in when you bottle the chutney (you don’t put them in a spice bag when you cook the chutney).

]]> By: sairuh http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-10118 sairuh Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:01:37 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-10118 @Mike, I'm glad it turned out well for you! Btw, I haven't heard of Ghost Pepper before — what is it like? @Sally-Anne, it's great to hear of your results with the chutney, especially with all those yummy fruits! I can understand how using a more sour vinegar would require more sugar, too. @Mike, I’m glad it turned out well for you! Btw, I haven’t heard of Ghost Pepper before — what is it like?

@Sally-Anne, it’s great to hear of your results with the chutney, especially with all those yummy fruits! I can understand how using a more sour vinegar would require more sugar, too.

]]> By: Sally-Anne http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-10116 Sally-Anne Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:44:09 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-10116 I thought I should tell you again - this chutney is delicious, I used figs, peaches and apricots (and a bit of prunes) all mixed and it was delicious!!! I do find the grape vinegar I use is very tart, so I needed to add lots more sugar, but it was still yummy all the same... I thought I should tell you again – this chutney is delicious, I used figs, peaches and apricots (and a bit of prunes) all mixed and it was delicious!!! I do find the grape vinegar I use is very tart, so I needed to add lots more sugar, but it was still yummy all the same…

]]> By: Mike http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-10090 Mike Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:06:56 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-10090 Searched high & low for a place to start for my first chutney. Apricots not off the tree 20 minutes before they were bubbling away. Made some changes due to what was in the parlor. White sugar and molassass instead of brown sugar, Ghost pepper (VERY little) vs. serranos, red onion vs. white etc. It's just come off of the heat & so far it tastes better than I had hoped. Thank you. Searched high & low for a place to start for my first chutney. Apricots not off the tree 20 minutes before they were bubbling away. Made some changes due to what was in the parlor. White sugar and molassass instead of brown sugar, Ghost pepper (VERY little) vs. serranos, red onion vs. white etc. It’s just come off of the heat & so far it tastes better than I had hoped. Thank you.

]]> By: witt http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-1897 witt Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:20:24 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-1897 Your recipe sounds yummy, it´s definetely worth trying. Your recipe sounds yummy, it´s definetely worth trying.

]]> By: sairuh http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-1882 sairuh Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:01:22 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-1882 Sally, although I haven't used them myself, using peaches sounds like a great idea! Sally, although I haven’t used them myself, using peaches sounds like a great idea!

]]> By: sally http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-1881 sally Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:02:42 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-1881 I am going to make your recipe again - it truly is amazing!!! do you think i can substitute apricots with peaches - i am almost sure it will be fine? I am going to make your recipe again – it truly is amazing!!!
do you think i can substitute apricots with peaches – i am almost sure it will be fine?

]]> By: sally-anne http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-1650 sally-anne Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:41:04 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-1650 Could I possibly make a suggestion. The recipe at first threw me for a 6, as I didn't know when the spices needed to be added. Perhaps point 1 should read : 'Put all of the fruits, (except for the raisins), onions, garlic and spices into a large stock pot with a heavy bottom. Turn the heat onto medium high. Pour in enough malt vinegar so that the mixture won’t stick as you bring it to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium once you obtain a lively simmer. Regards Could I possibly make a suggestion. The recipe at first threw me for a 6, as I didn’t know when the spices needed to be added.
Perhaps point 1 should read : ‘Put all of the fruits, (except for the raisins), onions, garlic and spices into a large stock pot with a heavy bottom. Turn the heat onto medium high. Pour in enough malt vinegar so that the mixture won’t stick as you bring it to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium once you obtain a lively simmer. Regards

]]> By: sally-anne http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-1649 sally-anne Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:11:16 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-1649 your recipe was a hit, thank you. I used grape vinegar and more sugar, found figs and everything turned out perfect. I have a refined palate, thank you to my mother and your recipe really is tops!thank you for sharing it. your recipe was a hit, thank you. I used grape vinegar and more sugar, found figs and everything turned out perfect. I have a refined palate, thank you to my mother and your recipe really is tops!thank you for sharing it.

]]> By: sairuh http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-1647 sairuh Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:51:48 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-1647 Hi Sally-Anne: Certainly feel free to play with the accompanying fruits and spices! I tend to vary it every year anyhow. ;) Star anise is stronger (hotter, sweeter) than aniseed, but I think aniseed could work (haven't tried it myself). I generally use cinnamon stick instead of powdered cinnamon, because I can sometimes find cinnamon-y flavors overwhelming. Again, it's a very subjective thing with flavorings. Experiment and have fun! Hi Sally-Anne: Certainly feel free to play with the accompanying fruits and spices! I tend to vary it every year anyhow. ;) Star anise is stronger (hotter, sweeter) than aniseed, but I think aniseed could work (haven’t tried it myself). I generally use cinnamon stick instead of powdered cinnamon, because I can sometimes find cinnamon-y flavors overwhelming. Again, it’s a very subjective thing with flavorings. Experiment and have fun!

]]> By: sally-anne http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-1645 sally-anne Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:49:43 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-1645 Hi, I don't have figs, but have dates - I work only with certified organic products, so need to keep it strictly organic. Pity about the figs but will it make a huge difference - should I not just substitute with more raisins or something? The allspice, I cannot find. My mom says to replace with 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp cloves to make up 1 spoon of allspice - clever hey (my mom's a real good cook)? But was concerned that there is already cinnamon in the recipe. Hope the flavour does not change too much. Last but not least - the star anise, I have anise seed, but no whole star anise, does it make a huge difference to the flavour if I don't put it in? Perhaps I should just wrape anise seed in a bag and let it boil up with the chutney. I am really excited to try your recipe, it sounds devine! Hi, I don’t have figs, but have dates – I work only with certified organic products, so need to keep it strictly organic. Pity about the figs but will it make a huge difference – should I not just substitute with more raisins or something? The allspice, I cannot find. My mom says to replace with 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp cloves to make up 1 spoon of allspice – clever hey (my mom’s a real good cook)? But was concerned that there is already cinnamon in the recipe. Hope the flavour does not change too much. Last but not least – the star anise, I have anise seed, but no whole star anise, does it make a huge difference to the flavour if I don’t put it in? Perhaps I should just wrape anise seed in a bag and let it boil up with the chutney. I am really excited to try your recipe, it sounds devine!

]]> By: sairuh http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-1372 sairuh Wed, 14 May 2008 03:33:41 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-1372 Hi Carol: You add the spices at the first step. :-) Hi Carol: You add the spices at the first step. :-)

]]> By: Carol http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-1371 Carol Wed, 14 May 2008 03:08:36 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-1371 Sounds wonderful ... but when and how do the spices go in??? Sounds wonderful … but when and how do the spices go in???

]]> By: sairuh http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-245 sairuh Fri, 22 Jun 2007 19:12:04 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-245 Thanks, Elise! We're still waiting for this year's Blenheims to fall off--er, ripen up. They haven't become completely orange-pink, and are a bit hard and tart, but one fruit I picked yesterday had that aromatic apricot flavor. Any day now... Thanks, Elise! We’re still waiting for this year’s Blenheims to fall off–er, ripen up. They haven’t become completely orange-pink, and are a bit hard and tart, but one fruit I picked yesterday had that aromatic apricot flavor. Any day now…

]]> By: Elise http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/comment-page-1/#comment-244 Elise Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:16:33 +0000 http://iwaruna.com/2007/03/20/apricot-chutney/#comment-244 This apricot chutney sounds absolutely fabulous. What a great way to use up a bunch of apricots! This apricot chutney sounds absolutely fabulous. What a great way to use up a bunch of apricots!

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