Wonderful year for plums. Thanks Leona for another load! Jam tomorrow but today made spiced plum and ale chutney.
1.5 kg plums, stoned and chopped ( pour a glass of wine!)
1 onion, finely chopped
50g grated root ginger
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon allspice
Pinch ground clove
200ml cider vinegar ( I used Long Meadow)
200ml ale ( I used Hillstown Henrietta Hen)
500g soft brown sugar
Cook the onion and ginger in the oil until soft. Add the spices and cook for a minute. Add the plums. Sugar, ale and vinegar. Boil for about half and hour. Pot into sterilised jars and seal.
Lovely with cheese, pork, ham or duck
