Sweet and Savoury Green Plum Chutney with Cranberries and Spices

A vibrant chutney combining tart green plums and tangy cranberries with warming spices like cinnamon and cloves. Perfect as a condiment to enhance grilled meats, cheeses, or as a dip.

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. 2. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. 3. Add mustard seeds and cook until they start to pop. 4. Stir in chopped green plums, cranberries, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, ground ginger, chili (if using), and salt. 5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chutney thickens. 6. Remove from heat and allow cloves and chili to infuse for 10 minutes, then remove them. 7. Allow chutney to cool before serving or storing in a sterilized jar.

100g green plums, pitted and chopped 50g fresh or dried cranberries 1 small onion, finely chopped 50g brown sugar 100ml apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 3 cloves, whole 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1 small dried red chili (optional) 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp olive oil