Pawpaw Chutney
(Caribbean papaya preserves)
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Papaya chutney is a luscious tropical jam that makes good use of a fruit grown all over the Caribbean. Spread it on slices of bread or serve it alongside grilled or roasted chicken or pork. A version without the allspice is made in Senegal where it is called confiture de papaye.
Makes about 1 1/2 pints
Ingredients
- Papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped -- 1 pound
- Sugar -- 1 pound
- Water -- 1 cup
- Lime juice -- 3 tablespoons
- Gingerroot, minced -- 1 tablespoon
- Allspice berries -- 2 or 3
- Salt -- pinch
Method
- Pulse half the papaya in a food processor or blender until it is in small chunks. Puree the remaining papaya.
- In a large saucepan, stir together the papaya and the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Spoon into sterilized half-pint jars, seal and refrigerate or process in a boiling water bath.
Pawpaw Chutney Variations
- Substitute mango or pineapple for half of the papaya.
- Replace the water with 1 1/4 cups rum.
