Beetroot and Orange Preserve Recipe submitted by cheshirecheese
A sweet and spicy preserve that is great with cold meats and cheese.
Ingredients for Beetroot and Orange Preserve:
- 350g beetroot
- 350 eating apples
- 300ml malt vinegar (I actually used red wine vinegar for the colour)
- 200g granulated sugar
- 225g red onions
- 1 garlic clove
- Zest and juice of 2 oranges
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp salt
Method for Beetroot and Orange Preserve:
- Peel the beetroot, and shred using the coarse grating blade in a food processor.
- Peel and core the apples, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Put the vinegar and sugar into a pan and heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add the beetroot, apples, diced onion, diced/crushed garlic, orange zest and juice, allspice and salt; reduce the heat and simmer for 45 – 60 minutes.
- Increase the heat slightly and boil for 10 minutes or until the chutney is thick and no excess liquid remains. Keep stirring to prevent it catching.
- Spoon into warm, sterilised jars, cover and seal.
- Store in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks.
- Use within 6 months and refrigerate once opened.
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In our modern world with 24 hour shopping, cans in the cupboard and a deep freeze full of ready meals, it's hard to imagine...
I personally really dislike beetroot but this sounds as though it might be perfect for Christmas presents as it will be a lovely rich colour combined with the orange & spices … so I might plant beetroot this year … and the rest of the crop can go in Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s choc beetroot brownies 🙂