Spiced Pineapple Feijoa Chutney

In the previous post, we have been discussing recipes about drinks which involve guava as an ingredient. Thus, today we are going to have the Spiced Pineapple Feijoa Chutney. Some of you here might be asking themselves the meaning of the last two words 'Feijoa' and 'Chutney'. Searching Feijoa on the web might provide you a different meaning which refers to an evergreen shrub or small tree that bears an edible green fruit. Actually, Feijoa is also another term of 'Pineapple Guava'.

Chutney is basically a kind of savory jam. Many says that its a jam but it isn't because there are several differences between them. A jam is often commonly preserved by the use of sugar and it taste very sweet. Chutney is preserved by using vinegar and sugar having an opposite taste of a jam.

A jam is mainly composed of an ingredients which are made from fruits while chutney can be made from fruit and vegetables. Chutney can actually be a mixture of more than one ingredient such as adding apples and onions. Lastly, the flavor of a jam goes alone with the type of the fruit that has been used. Chutneys are often flavored with spices, chili peppers, onions and garlic.

Ingredients for our Spiced Pineapple Guava (Feijoa) Chutney

This type of chutney are meant to be sweet, tangy and filled with aromatic spices along with the most nutritious pineapple guava fruit as an added ingredients. It is best served over grilled chicken, pork and barbecues. Here are the following ingredients:

3 Cups trimmed and chopped pineapple guavas

1/3 Cup pitted and slivered medjool dates

1/2 Cup golden raisins

1 Cup chopped yellow onion

1/2 Cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 Cup distilled white vinegar

1/4 Teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 Teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 Teaspoon cayenne

1/2 Teaspoon yellow curry powder

1 Tablespoon kosher salt

Preparation:

You will be needing a saucepan with enough size to contain all of the ingredients mentioned above. This is because you are going to mix all of the ingredients with an added 1/2 cup of water. Mix it well to ensure that all those powdered ingredients are well mixed with one another.

After the tedious mixing procedure, its now time to cook it as the final step. Put all the mixture into your cooking pan and it is very important that you are to apply a medium amount of heat. You have to observe until the mixture starts to boil then simmer. At exactly an hour, you should notice that the mixture will become thick and caramelized. If this is the case then it only means that your Spice Pineapple Guava (Feijoa) Chutney is ready to be served.

Chutney can be served whether its warm or chilled and it can be stored in your refrigerator for up to one week for later consumption.