Plum Chutney

A sweet, tangy and gently spiced chutney made with ripe plums, ginger, vinegar and warm aromatic spices.

By FruitsPediaPublished: 8/25/2026
15 min prep
35 min cook
Serves 8
easyside-dish
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Plum Chutney

Plum Chutney is a rich sweet-and-sour condiment that transforms ripe plums into a deeply flavorful accompaniment for everyday meals. The natural tartness of the fruit is balanced with brown sugar, while ginger, cinnamon, cumin and chili add warmth and gentle spice. Apple cider vinegar provides the acidity that gives chutney its characteristic tang and helps the flavors develop as the mixture cooks. Serve it alongside curries, rice dishes, sandwiches, roasted vegetables or cheese boards. For the best texture, use ripe but firm plums and simmer slowly until the fruit softens while still retaining a little body.

Featured Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 6 medium Fresh Plums
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger
  • 0.5 cups Red Onion
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Nutrition per Serving

Calories95 kcal
Protein0.8g
Carbs24g
Fat0.2g
Fiber1.8g

Instructions

1

Wash, pit and chop the plums into small pieces.

⏱️ 6 minutes

2

Add the plums, red onion, ginger, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar to a saucepan.

⏱️ 3 minutes

3

Stir in the cumin, cinnamon, chili flakes and salt.

⏱️ 1 minutes

4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

⏱️ 5 minutes

5

Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the plums soften and the chutney becomes thick and glossy.

⏱️ 30 minutes

6

Allow the chutney to cool before transferring it to a clean container or serving.

⏱️ 15 minutes