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Warm Blackberry Chutney

By Katie Brown

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<p>Who knew that making your own fruit spread could be so easy and so delicious? I promise this recipe will not disappoint. And it's a perfect complement to the <epi:recipeLink ="350666">Perfect Crostini</epi:recipeLink.</p>

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8 (makes approximately 2 cups)

Ingredients

2 (16-ounce) bags frozen blackberries
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (about 15 sprigs), plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. In a large saucepan, mix the frozen blackberries and sugar. Cook on high heat until the fruit defrosts and syrup starts to form, about 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    2. Reduce the heat to medium and add thyme. Continue cooking uncovered for until mixture thickens, about 20-25 minutes.

    Step 3

    3. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Serve chutney warm, topped with thyme leaves.

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Excerpted from the book Katie Brown Celebrates: Simple and Spectacular Parties All Year Round. © 2008 by Katie Brown. Reprinted with permission of Little, Brown and Company, NY. All rights reserved.
TagsCondimentChutneyBlackberryBerryFruitThymeHerbs & SpicesLemonCitrusNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarianMake Ahead5 Ingredients or FewerEasySimmerCookbooks
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