Chutney

Apples did so well in the colonies that they were exported to the West Indies, and Virginians eventually sold Pippins back to the mother country.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

This recipe makes more chutney than you'll need for the corn bread rounds see the leftovers as a condiment for cheese and crackers or for roasted meats. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

This recipe originally accompanied epi:recipeLink="101031"Thai Curry Penne with Ginger-Tomato Chutney</epi:recipeLink>.

The flavor of this chutney improves if made at least one day ahead. Serve with: Indian dishes (such as basmati rice and curries), lamb, duck, pork chops, or sharp cheeses.

This chutney makes a fine accompaniment to chicken, turkey, and sausage.

Try this one with turkey (it's also a nice accompaniment to pork or roast duck). Terrific for gift giving when packaged in a decorative jar.

Active time: 50 min Start to finish: 1 hr

A nice accompaniment to roasted pork, venison, game birds or turkey.

At The Great House at Villa Madeleine in St. Croix, they often use a native fish called wahoo for this interesting dish, but swordfish is another nice choice. They also make the chutney with the very hot Scotch bonnet pepper. A serrano chili produces a slightly milder version.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This fresh chutney is an excellent condiment for beef, chicken, and fish.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.