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ralphman
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chutney - how long will it keep now ?i made some apple,onion & balsamic vinegar chutney today and have filled sterilised jars. once the lids were on (they have the safety button in the centre) i simmered them until the safety button retracted(cant pop it in and out) to how they are when you buy them from a shop.
my question is how long will they now keep for? i know normally things keep for 3/4 months but will they now keep alot longer by doing this
any help will be great 
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gil
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I've kept chutney for a couple of years (at least) and it has been fine.
The sugar and vinegar help preserve it, plus the heat and the airtight seal.
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earthyvirgo
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In this house, it'd last a few weeks
But, like Gil, I've re-discovered 2 yr old chutney lurking at the back of a shelf and it's been fine.
EV
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ralphman
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ah thanks for that, do you normally do the jars as i have done or not bother with the simmering part ?
the 1st jar i put the hot chutney into the hot jar and it cracked...what did i do ?
the next three jars i cooled alittle and put a metal spoon in the jar while filling
any tips please
sam
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vegplot
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Put the jars in a cold oven, bring up to sterilising heat (140C ?) leave for 10 mins and fill jars when both jars and chutney are hot.
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ralphman
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arh i consulted google and did jars at 180 so maybe they were too hot 
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Midland Spinner
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I've never bothered with simmering the jars - I just sterilise them in the oven like Vp said, then pour the chutney in while it and the jars are still warm. I boil the lids in water for 10 mins and allow them to air dry. Then I lid the jars while still piping hot. Usually find that the buttons pop down from that. If not, I eat those jars first.
Chutney doesn't really mature for the first few months. Should keep for at least a year (probably more - vinegar is a good preservative). Some chutneys are pretty boring when first made, but come into their own after a year or two hidden at the back of the cupboard.
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Nick
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We're still lucky enough to be wading through FIL's bean chutney mountain that we inherited. He's been dead five years, or so. And he didn't make a batch the year he died.
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ralphman
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thanks for all that useful info, ive made pear,blackberry & elderberry jam before but it never lasts longer than a few months(getting eaten quickly i mean), so its handy to know tha chutney will last as only oh will be eating it
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btp
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hi when making chutney purchase a vinegar that has an acidity above 5% your chutneys will keep for years providing you have used the right amount of sugar and vinegar
cheers btp
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Mary-Jane
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I've kept chutney for a couple of years (at least) and it has been fine.
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Same here.
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oldish chris
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I've kept chutney for a couple of years (at least) and it has been fine.
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Same here. I'm of the opinion that chutney needs to be kept for three months in order to taste at its best.
oldish chris
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the 1st jar i put the hot chutney into the hot jar and it cracked...what did i do ?
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actually, that surprises me, most modern glass jars can take that kind of shock. I've never had a problem filling ambient jars with almost boiling chutney or jam.
Luath
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Some of mine is 5 years + and gets better with age.
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nancyrowina
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I've read 6 years as long it's the right amount of vinegar and sugar, but I've never had any last that long yet.
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Luath
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It's only because I make so much of it............... 
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nancyrowina
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It'll get that way with me soon, you can always give away jars around Christmas always goes down well. I'll even decorate the jars with a bit of fabric and some ribbons this year I think.
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mochyn
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Hello Whatilly.
I'm sure if you look in the Recipes section (at the top of the page, on the right) there must be chutney recipes there!
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