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?

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[lolabobs.livejournal.com]

I have no knowledge of chutney and I have no wondrous scrapbooking skills, but I do have the desire to wish you a marvellous and relaxation filled birthday!

Lots of love x

[mrs-sweetpeach.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the birthday wishes!

Are you serious about being unfamiliar with chutney? I always thought chutney was an English thing and everyone in the UK would be familiar with the stuff.

[lolabobs.livejournal.com]

Ah, I meant that I wouldn't like to make a judgement call on edibility or not of said chutney. I'm familiar with chutney as a concept as it were, though I don't tend to eat it myself.

My Mum bless her, once, when stuck for a dessert idea saw a jar of pear chutney in the cupboard and thought it would make a good sponge pudding base - she served it up to a recoiling family! (Who then teased her about it for many a year!)

[mrs-sweetpeach.livejournal.com]

I'd be willing to try your mom's pear chutney pudding. I know my rhubarb chutney is good on everything from baked chicken to icecream.

[lolabobs.livejournal.com]

Does your rhubarb chutney have onions and garlic in though?

[mrs-sweetpeach.livejournal.com]

Yes to the onions, no to the garlic. Would you like the recipe?

[lolabobs.livejournal.com]

yes please!