Apple chutney recipes

Spice a garden glut of fruit with coriander, cumin and mustard seeds for this pickle that's perfect for hampers

Chutneys are fantastic presents because they really improve with age and go brilliantly with Christmas cheeses and cold meats

The perfect gift or an essential Boxing Day condiment. You won't want your turkey leftovers to ever run out while this is in the fridge

Serve this classic chutney with roast crackling pork for a change from apple sauce

This multi-purpose chutney can add zing to sandwiches or makes a great dip for poppadums

The sweet flesh of squash or pumpkin takes on a new character as it nestles down in the pan with onion, apple, spices, sugar and vinegar

Add tamarind to this chutney for a lovely lip-puckering sourness. Fill a couple of jars and give away to your favourite cheese lovers at Christmas

Gift jars of apple jelly to friends and family at Christmas. This recipe is a great way to use up a glut of homegrown apples, should you have an apple tree

This storecupboard relish has all the flavours of a classic cooked chutney but with more bite. It makes a great last minute accompaniment to a cheese board or ham

What will you do with your courgette glut? Make the most of them in a fruity chutney with ginger, apples, sultanas and shallots

Studded with walnuts and stem ginger, this pickle is delicious on a cheeseboard or with cold meats, plus it makes a great gift

A good tomato chutney take some beating, and this version is great because it's not too sweet

The pineapple flavour really comes through in this tangy chutney, making it a perfect accompaniment for ham and all your festive cold meats and cheeses

Chutney is one of the easiest preserves to make – and its punchy flavours bring out the best in cheese and cold meats

Keep this tucked away for a month so flavours can develop and then serve it with cheese, pâté, cold meats,
sandwiches – you name it

This chutney recipe is a great way of using up a glut of garden tomatoes, making them last all year

Serve this vividly coloured beetroot and orange chutney with cheeses and cold meats. It's delicately spiced with cinnamon, cloves and coriander seeds.

Try this apple pie chutney with leftover sandwiches or alongside cold cuts. It's ideal for a Christmas buffet and will keep for up to three months