Pickles, Chutneys and Relishes

Maggie’s old fashioned tomato chutney recipe

A good relish or chutney adds that extra special something to an otherwise simple meal. Fresh picked, vine ripened tomatoes, rich in colour and bursting with flavour are the secret to a killer recipe for a thick and fruity tomato chutney. Maggie’s popular tomato chutney combines the flavours of slowly simmered, vine-ripened tomatoes, plump sultanas, and tangy malt vinegar for a moreish burst on the palate, ideal for antipasto platters, or serving with meat, poultry or fish. Serve Maggie’s range of preserves, pickles, chutney and relish with charcuterie and cheese for a gourmet picnic platter. For that extra kick, the Saskia Beer Horseradish has a delicious bite to bring out the flavour of any meal. A gourmet condiment gift pack featuring a selection of fruit chutney and pickled relishes is a unique gift for any food lover.

What is the difference between relish, chutney and pickle?

Pickled vegetables are generally preserved sliced or pickled whole. While chutney and relish are traditional preserved condiments made with chopped vegetables, vinegar, and aromatic spices. The main ingredient in any pickled preserve is vinegar or salt, but a chutney will include fruit or sugar. Typically, chutney is slow cooked to have a softer consistency and will contain fruit pieces. Relish usually contains only one or two types of vegetable, herbs and seasoning, and no fruit. Maggie loves serving both preserves for any occasion where the simple addition of gourmet condiments will give food that wow factor. A selection of relishes is wonderful to serve with a crudité platter. Pickled relishes have a piquant tang to complement smoked meats, fresh and marinated vegetables, and vintage cheeses. An old-fashioned pickled onion relish and the ever-popular cucumber relish are the best relishes for ploughman’s lunches. A rich fruity chutney has a subtly sweet flavour that makes it perfect for serving on ham sandwiches or generously slathered on crackers with soft cheeses. For recipe ideas to make your own preserves, try an old fashioned tomato relish recipe made with green tomatoes, currants, verjuice, and capers.