Betty’s Green Tomato Chutney Recipe

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Betty's green tomato chutney recipe creates a sweet and delicious way to use up unripened tomatoes from your garden or end-of-season harvest. This resourceful preparation transforms green tomatoes that would otherwise go to waste into a flavorful condiment that preserves the harvest. The sweet nature of this chutney balances the natural tartness of unripened tomatoes while creating complex flavors. This practical recipe helps gardeners make the most of their tomato crops when frost threatens or the season ends unexpectedly. The resulting chutney provides a unique condiment that captures summer flavors for year-round enjoyment while solving the common problem of abundant green tomatoes.

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This sweet green tomato chutney is a great way to use up unripened tomatoes.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
128
Yield:
4 quarts
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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds green tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 pound cauliflower, chopped

  • 1 ½ pounds onions, chopped

  • 2 ½ pounds brown sugar

  • 3 cups distilled white vinegar

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric

  • 2 ½ teaspoons dry mustard powder

  • 2 ½ teaspoons curry powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar

Directions

  1. Place the tomatoes, cauliflower, onion, sugar, and 3 cups of vinegar into a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until the sugar has dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes.

  2. Stir the flour, turmeric, mustard, curry, nutmeg, clove, and ginger together in a bowl. Stir in the remaining cup of vinegar to create a thin paste. Blend this mixture into the simmering tomatoes. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens, then simmer an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

44 Calories
0g Fat
11g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 128
Calories 44
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g0%
Sodium 5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
Dietary Fiber 0g1%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 0g1%
Vitamin C 4mg4%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0mg1%
Potassium 48mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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