Gooseberry Chutney

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

2-1/2 cups

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
My husband is especially fond of this chutney with our holiday ham—it has a wonderful zesty flavor he enjoys.—Jane Larter, Hallock, Minnesota

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 4 whole allspice
  • 4 cups canned, fresh or frozen gooseberries

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine sugars, vinegar and nutmeg. Place the cinnamon, cloves and allspice in a cheesecloth bag; place in saucepan. Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Add gooseberries; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until mixture is very thick, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard spice bag. Serve the chutney with pork or ham. Store in the refrigerator.