Recipes: How to Make a Chutney Burger

When we made chutney burgers in our test kitchen, the comment about the chutney was, "It's like barbecue sauce without the spices." Actually, that was sweet chutney. Sweet chutneys are mild and may remind you of a relish, maybe pickle or cranberry relish, while hot chutneys range from spicy to just plain hot.

Chutneys are fruit-based. Mango chutney is very popular but they can be made with almost any fruit.

Chutneys are a condiment, a wonderful accompaniment to meat dishes. They can also be mixed with sour cream or cream cheese to make a cracker spread or fruit dip.

You can find chutney in some grocery stores. At SHOP.COM, we sell three chutneys: plum chutney, sweet mango chutney, and hot mango chutney. Or you can make your own.

If you choose to make your own, start with any of these recipes:

• Mango Chutney
• Sweet Apricot Chutney
• Sweet Apple Raspberry Chutney

Ingredients

2 large mangos
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 clove of garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon chopped jalapeño pepper or to taste

Directions

Peel mango and cube. Place all the ingredients in a non-reactive saucepan and simmer until the chutney reaches the desired consistency.

Ingredients

1 cup dried apricots
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup red or white wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Soak the apricots in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain them and put them in a non-reactive saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer on a low heat until the chutney has reached desired consistency.

Ingredients

1/4 cup raspberry balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 of a red bell pepper, diced
1/2 of a small, sweet onion, diced
1 large tart apple, diced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Bring vinegar and brown sugar to a boil and then reduce the heat. Add the pepper and onion and continue to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Add apple and cinnamon and cook until it is tender. Continue cooking to reach the desired consistency.