This is a tasty chutney, that has become a local favourite thanks to my Mother-In-Law who always made a batch to donate to the local Church Fete. It improves with age so make this year for next. However if you really can't wait it is good to get out on Boxing Day when there is a wealth of leftovers to use up.
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Recipe serves makes approx 2lbs
Ingredients
- 900g of runner beans sliced
- 650g chopped onions
- 2 heaped tsp of cornflour
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- 1 heaped tbsp dry mustard
- 450g Demerara sugar
- 450g Soft Brown sugar
- 30 floz of malt vinegar
You will also need
- A large saucepan or preserving pan
- Steralized jars for sorage.
Method
- Cook the sliced beans in salted water until tender
- Cook the onions in 10 floz of vinegar
- Mix the dry ingredients with a little of the remaining vinegar to make a smooth paste
- Strain the cooked beans and add them to the onions with the remaining vinegar. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes
- Add the sugar and paste to the beans and simmer for a further 15 - 30 minutes until the liquid has reduced and gone sticky.
- bottle and store in a cool dark place, best left for 6 months before use. Will last 2 - 3 years.
Serving suggestions and variations
- Great served with Sausages, gammon and chops
- Good with a mature cheddar on crackers
- add a bit of bite with a splash of tabasco
- replace the light brown sugar for dark brown sugar for a richer flavour
- try using a white or red wine vinegar
Acknowledgements
This recipe has been passed down to me by my Mother-In-Law and has come from a WI "Unusual Preserves" book. The book is well used and covered with the splashes of the many different jams, and chutneys Joan made in the years it belonged to her and is a treasured part of our library of recipe books. My thanks go to the original members of the WI movement for having the foresight to create this book for us and to Joan for using it.
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