mrs balls chutney

Mrs Balls Chutney is a classic South African recipe, comprising dried apricots and peaches cooked in vinegar and spices. It goes well with cold cuts, boerewors and cheeseboards.

Mrs Balls Chutney

(1½lb) dried peaches

(½lb) dried apricots

1ℓ (4 cups) malt vinegar

1.25ℓ (5 cups) malt vinegar

2.5kg (10½ cups) white sugar

(4 cups) onions, chopped

(⅖ cup) sea salt flakes,

(5 tbsp) cayenne pepper

(2 tbsp) dried chilli flakes

Place the peaches, apricots and vinegar in a large bowl, ensuring all the fruit are submerged. 

Cover the bowl and let the fruit soak for 24 hours. Check in on it every now and then and give it a stir during this period. 

Strain the fruit in a colander, saving all the remaining liquid.

Transfer the fruit to a food processor and process everything until the texture of beef mince has been achieved. 

Place the dried fruit, the remaining liquid, plus the extra vinegar, sugar, onion, salt, cayenne and chilli in a large pot. 

Cook the chutney over a medium heat, stirring, ensuring that all sugar has dissolved. 

Bring the contents to a boil, then lower the heat to bring it down to a simmer. Cook for 2 hours or until it has thickened to a consistency of a syrup, glistening in the light. 

Spoon into hot, sterilised jars. Seal and then let it cool down.

Think I might have made too much but after tasting it, I'm sure it'll get used up fast!

South Africa is known for many dishes - the most iconic of all being Mrs Balls Chutney - spicy, fruity and delicious.  It&#039;s made with minced dried fruit and onion, flavoured with a hint of chilli.   It has a slightly sweet, tangy taste, with just enough heat from the chilli to give it a bit of a bite.   Absolutely delicious served with a slice of pork pie and a chunk of cheese!

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