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Orange Rhubarb Chutney

This flavorful chutney recipe is sweet and tangy with rhubarb, oranges, and raisins! It is a delicious home canning recipe to use up rhubarb from the garden!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Preserves
Cuisine: American
Keyword: orange rhubarb, rhubarb chutney, rhubarb recipes
Servings: 6 (8 oz) half pint jars
Author: Chloe

Ingredients

  • 10 whole black peppercorns
  • 1 Tbsp mustard seeds
  • 1 Tbsp Ball® pickling spice
  • 4 Tbsp grated orange zest
  • 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 6 cups chopped rhubarb
  • 5 cups lightly packed brown sugar
  • 3-1/2 cups cider vinegar
  • 3 cups chopped onion
  • 1-1/2 cups raisins
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped garlic
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped gingerroot
  • 1 Tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground allspice

Instructions

  • Tie peppercorns, mustard seeds and pickling spice in a square of cheesecloth, creating a spice bag. Set aside.
  • Combine orange zest and juice, rhubarb, brown sugar, vinegar, onions, raisins, garlic, and ginger in a large stainless-steel saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
  • Add curry powder, allspice, and reserved spice bag; stir well. Boil gently, stirring frequently, until thick enough to mound on spoon, about 30 minutes.
  • Prepare water canner in the meantime. Heat jars in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil.  Wash lids in warm soapy water and set bands aside.
  • Using a jar lifter, grab one canning jar, place on a towel or wooden cutting board, then LADLE hot chutney into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles (this headspace tool is perfect for this). Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight.
  • Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes (processing time starts once water is boiling), adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat, remove lid, let jars stand 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.

Notes

Substitutions are not recommended for home canning.