Grape chutney?

[pisces]

Does anyone know if I can turn my small not very sweet grapes into chutney or jam?

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[Flummery]

I think I'd go for chutney - you won't have much pectin in grapes. Jam will mean adding heaps of lemon juice which will alter the flavour.
Try a couple of pounds of grapes (take out the pips first), pound of chopped onions, half a pound of raisins, a couple of chopped chillies - with or without the seeds depending in how hot - if you have and like them, stew all together in approx pint of spiced vinegar. When all cooked till onions soft (you'll need to open a window if you hate vinegar smells - I love the honk of boiling vinegar meself!) add about a pound of brown sugar. Stir on a low heat till this dissolves and then boil until it becomes thick and jam-like. No need to try and get a set. Pot into hot clean jars with vinegar-proof lids. Try and leave it a month to mature.

You'll notice the amounts are approximate. I've been making chutneys for years and never found one that didn't work. Too much liquid? Boil a bit longer. Not enough? Add another splash of vingar. Good luck.

[pisces]

Many thanks flummery
I'll try it.

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[swampie sue]

Hi, I made grape jelly with a few pounds of them, I can't remember though if I used sugar with pectin or not, they were very sharp black grapes so I don't think I did. It's yummy with roast chicken, pork sausages and pork chops.