If the recipe says...

[mrs_sweetpeach]

...it seems to taste better the longer you wait, is twelve years too long?

Back in May of 2000, jebra and I canned several cases of rhubarb chutney. Sadly I have almost two full cases left. The seals appear to be fine but ten years is an awfully long time. Should I try it or should I empty the jars and feed the chutney to the compost pile?

Comments

[maddiec24.livejournal.com]

I'd pass, but if it's still sealed and it tastes okay, use your own judgement.

[mrs-sweetpeach.livejournal.com]

It all went into the compost. I know several of the jars lost their seal because the contents had shrunk, but at least one jar seemed to me to still be sealed but had a speck of white stuff growing on the top. I didn't try any and I'm glad I didn't.