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You are here: Home / Recipes / Chunky Pumpkin Chutney …say that 3 times fast!

Chunky Pumpkin Chutney …say that 3 times fast!

by Sheryl Thompson 44 Comments

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Chunky Pumpkin Chutney …..great way to use up pumpkins from the patch!

Chunky Pumpkin Chutney … say that 3 times fast! It’s a great fall condiment and the perfect way to use up any fresh pumpkin flesh you have like from making a Jack-O-Lantern. If you don’t know what a chutney is here’s the scoop (no pun intended).

Thanksgiving pumpkin cranberry chutney condiment
Served with cream cheese on warm pumpkin bread, Pumpkin chutney is a tantalizing condiment that will add a whole new dimension to your fall meals.

What the heck is a Chunky Pumpkin Chutney?

Technically Chutney is a sauce used in the cuisine of India that includes such forms as a spicy coconut dip, a tomato relish, a ground peanut garnish, or a cucumber, yogurt, and mint dip.  But Chutney got Anglo-sized because India was a British colony at one time. In the English version, Chutney uses tart fruits such as sharp apples, damson plum pickles, or rhubarb with some granulated or brown sugar included.  Vinegar was added to the English version to help with a longer shelf life like jams, jellies, and pickles.  Its popular in English pub fair and is often accompanies cold meats, and cheddar cheese.   My dad came to this country from England so I grew up with a passionate love for chutney that most Americans might not have.  My personal favorite manufactured chutney is Crosse & Blackwell Genuine Major Grey’s Chutney.

Pumpkin Chutney being served as the condiment with a plate of fall roasted vegetables for a perfect vegan meal

The Best Chutney is the Chutney you make yourself!

I love chutneys of all kinds. They add so much to an ordinary, ho-hum meat entrée. And I love making my own Chutney.  There’s nothing like the satisfaction of preserving food you have grown yourself so this is a great way to keep the goodness of the sugar pumpkins we grew in the garden in use all winter and spring. This Chunky Pumpkin Chutney Recipe is great for the fall.  The colors, the flavor…. Try this scrumptious chutney with your holiday meals or try it as a wonderful homemade gift for Christmas giving.

This recipe will require processing by the water bath canning method. We have a water bath canning tutorial here – (See Dilly Beans Tutorial for water bath canning method)

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A refreshing addition to any meal with a meat entrée and it’s great served with cheddar cheese too!

  • Author: The Wilderness Wife
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 3-4 pints 1x
  • Category: Condiment - Relish
  • Cuisine: Anglo-Indian

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 c. cider vinegar
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. salt
  • 3 1/4 c. fresh pumpkin meat, peeled, seeded and chunked
  • 2 c. ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 c. onions, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 c. dried cranberries
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tsp. each ground ginger, black pepper, and allspice
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. ground mace

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, place vinegar, salt, and sugars. Bring to a boil and stir until sugars and salt are completely dissolved.
  2. Reduce heat and add the remaining ingredients. Cook slowly, gently stirring occasionally, until the chutney is thick. Cook till the pumpkin chunks are tender but do not overcook, or the pumpkin chunks will lose their shape.
  3. Pour the chutney into hot, sterilized jars and seal with lids. Process in a hot water bath for 20 minutes. (See Dilly Beans Tutorial for water bath canning method- link in article above) Yield: 3-4 pints.

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Filed Under: CANNING, FREEZING, AND PRESERVING, Recipes, VEGETABLES & SIDES Tagged With: Maine, Maine recipe, Maine Recipes, Pumpkin, pumpkin bread, pumpkin chutney

Comments

  1. Heather @ Divas Run for Bling says

    November 6, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    This looks so good! Thank you for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.”

    Reply
  2. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    September 28, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Oh my goodness, this looks amazing! Pinning, and thanks so much for sharing at my link party!

    Reply
  3. Elena says

    September 27, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Okay, first, I can’t say that 3 times fast. I can’t even say it once fast ;o) Secondly, this sounds and looks delicious! Thank you so much for linking up to The PINcentive Blog Hop! Happy Friday and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    [email protected]
    http://www.croppedstories.blogspot.com

    Reply
  4. Leah @ Crunchy Farm Baby says

    November 2, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Oh my goodness, I cannot WAIT to try this! We grew our own pumpkins this year and I need recipes. Thanks for linking up to Snacktime Saturday! You’re my featured post this week: http://www.crunchyfarmbaby.com/2012/11/snacktime-saturday-11312.html

    I hope you’ll come link up again!

    Reply
  5. April says

    October 10, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Will be holding on to this for Thanksgiving! Looks delicious!

    Reply
  6. Maggie says

    October 10, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    This sounds wonderful and truly unique for me to try on my Switzerland friends. We have a ton of pumpkins here to buy, so I am truly excited on trying this recipe!

    Reply
    • Sheryl T says

      October 10, 2012 at 9:32 AM

      Glad you like the recipe! Kind of neat that it will be served “across the pond”!

      Reply
  7. Madge @ The View From Right Here says

    October 6, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Oh my, that sounds heavenly…

    Reply
  8. Michelle says

    October 3, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try the recipe. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
    Michelle

    Reply
  9. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    October 3, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    This looks delicious! Featuring tonight! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

    Reply
  10. Debbs says

    October 3, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    This looks awesome! Will have to try it!

    Reply
  11. Jody says

    October 2, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    Sounds perfect for the holidays coming up! Thanks for sharing on Sweet & Simple Fridays.

    Jody

    Reply
  12. Miz Helen says

    September 30, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    I don’t think I have ever had Chunky Pumpkin Chutney, but it sure sounds good. I can’t wait to make this recipe. Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  13. Katie says

    September 30, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    This sounds great! I would love to invite you to link up to the Fall Into the Holidays blog hop!

    http://redcrowgreencrow.wordpress.com/2012/09/30/fall-into-the-holidays-4/

    Katie @ Horrific Knits

    Reply
  14. Katherines Corner says

    September 29, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Oh my goodness this is terrific! Hopping over and following along from Freedom Friday xo

    Reply
  15. Diane Balch says

    September 29, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    I’ve never had pumpkin chutney great idea to do in the Fall. Thanks for sharing this on foodie friday.

    Reply
  16. Kathy Mormino, The Chicken Chick says

    September 28, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Hi, I’m a new follower to your blog by way of Deborah Jean’s Dandelion house Blog Hop! Stopping in to invite you to my first, weekly Blog Hop! I’d love to have you link up with us!
    http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/09/clever-chicks-blog-hop-1.html
    Cheers,
    Kathy
    The Chicken Chick

    Reply
  17. Helene says

    September 28, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    This looks really great! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  18. Roxanne says

    September 28, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    I love this, I just located it on Pinterest and I would love for you to link this project up on my site to share with my other lovely followers. http://mommynmeblog.com/2012/09/perfect-pumpkin-week/

    Reply
    • Sheryl T says

      September 28, 2012 at 6:18 PM

      Thank you….. I would love to!

      Reply
  19. Tilly's Nest says

    September 28, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    This looks and sounds amazing! Will you link it up to our blog hop? I’d be honored.

    Reply
    • Sheryl T says

      September 28, 2012 at 3:40 PM

      Thank you and I sure Will!

      Reply
  20. Diane Balch says

    September 28, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    I can smell how wonderful this chunky is… please share it today on my foodie friday party.

    Reply
    • Sheryl T says

      September 28, 2012 at 3:40 PM

      More than happy to! Thank you!

      Reply
  21. Lori says

    September 28, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Sounds scrumptious! Thanks for the recipe!

    Lori

    Reply
  22. Tamar says

    September 28, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Pumpkin and chutney, you are speaking my language!

    Reply
  23. madge | the vegetarian casserole queen says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Sounds so great! I love chutney…

    Reply
  24. Nancy says

    September 27, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    This sounds fabulous! If I ever buy a halloween pumpkin, I’ll def try this! Thanks!

    Reply
  25. Heather @ InHerChucks says

    September 27, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    yum! Thanks for sharing and linking up 🙂 I can’t wait to give this a try…

    Reply
    • Sheryl T says

      September 27, 2012 at 6:56 PM

      YOU’LL ENJOY IT! IT’S GREAT STUFF…ESPECIALLY AT tHANKSGIVING….YUMBO!

      Reply
  26. Janis says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    This sounds so yummy…I just love pumpkin and this would be a nice addition to my recipe box of my fall menues! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  27. Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says

    September 27, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I’ve never tried pumpkin chutney but it sounds delicious!

    Reply
  28. Savannah says

    September 27, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    How unusual! I am going to try this and will pin your recipe. I am stopping by from Growing Home. I am hosting a Pumpkin Delights recipe series in a few weeks. If you’d like to include this recipe send me an email and I’ll provide more information.

    Reply
  29. [email protected] says

    September 26, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    It’s impossible to say that quickly 3 times, but I sure think I could enjoy it fast. Look so good and I have never had before. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

    Reply
  30. Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen says

    September 26, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    That picture is gorgeous! What a great & unique way to combine traditional Fall flavors!! Love it!
    Thanks so much for sharing this at Mom’s Test Meal Mondays!

    Reply
  31. Marci Smith says

    September 26, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    I found your blog through the weekly Wednesday blog hop. Can’t wait to try your recipes. They look tummy filling delicious! I’m now following you. 🙂
    Marci…www.lifewithjoys.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Sheryl T says

      September 27, 2012 at 6:59 PM

      I’m an “old school” cook! Nothing overly fancy or outrageous! When I watch some of these TV chefs, it seems like they are always trying to out do each other with exotic ingredientsor starnge fad techniques like “deconstructing”. Definitely not my style!

      Reply
  32. Lisa/Fresh Eggs Daily Farm Girl says

    September 25, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Oh this looks great ! I hope you will come link up to my Blog Fest: http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/09/farm-girl-friday-blog-fest-1.html

    Reply
  33. Karina - Mom in the USA says

    September 25, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    I may not be able to say that 3 times fast, but I can enjoy that in 3 seconds flat! Yum! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Sheryl T says

      September 25, 2012 at 8:00 PM

      It’s even trickier with your mouth full of chutney!

      Reply
  34. Inspired by Family says

    September 24, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    sounds yummy. pinning it now so I can try it in the future, thx. ~Mari

    Reply
  35. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    September 24, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    This is so awesome! I’ve never seen anything like this before! Pinning and sharing on FB!

    Reply
    • Sheryl T says

      September 25, 2012 at 8:01 PM

      It is incrdibly yummy and combines to of my favorite fall foods – cranberries and pumpkin!

      Reply
  36. Lisa/Fresh Eggs Daily Farm Girl says

    September 24, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Oh my goodness ! This looks AMAZING ~ I hope you will come link up at my party: http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/09/farm-girl-friday-blog-fest-1.html

    Reply

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