not sure if chutney is ok ?

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Permalink Reply by Kavey on September 9, 2011 at 12:10

Did you sterilise the jars and put the chutney into them hot?

Permalink Reply by tricia on September 9, 2011 at 12:11

hi kavey ,yes sterilised in oven then hot chutney in while still hot

Permalink Reply by Kavey on September 9, 2011 at 12:13

Hmm, not sure then. Sounds like mould/ fungus but if properly sterilised, shouldn't happen. I've not seen it before. :(

Permalink Reply by tricia on September 9, 2011 at 12:19

ok thanks for replying  might just ditch to be safe !

Permalink Reply by Kavey on September 9, 2011 at 12:24

Well, I've come across mould on a jelly before, and to be honest, I've scraped the top layer off with a spoon, chucked it and carried on eating the rest and it's always been fine, BUT I can't suggest or recommend you do this as I don't know legal position or health implications and wouldn't want to be held responsible, so any such choice, you'd have to make on your own. Can only say what I've done for fruit jellies.

Permalink Reply by Debi Williamson on September 9, 2011 at 12:41

Hiya

I think the best thing to do is just to look on opening, as a rule of thumb all preserves last 12 months, provided that you have properly sterilised jars and the boilingpoint etc has been reached.  Mould only usually forms once its been opened and left, perhaps your rubber seals are not tight enough.  I always use screw top jars, especially if Im not gonna open them for a while, I find that the preserve keeps better.

Good luck with it, and let us know what it is?  debi x

Permalink Reply by tricia on September 9, 2011 at 12:49

I solomnly swear that I will not hold you or anyone else responsible for my demise after eating my own dodgey chutney if I choose to eat it !!!   lol 

  might just watch it to see if it looks like it is developing in any way : ) or will try and get a photo ?

Permalink Reply by Kavey on September 9, 2011 at 13:13

Good idea on photo! :)

Permalink Reply by tricia on September 9, 2011 at 19:51

hi debi  the chutney is about a year old  so maybe it its nearing the end

just wondered if it was anything obvious! can only think that I havent sterilised properly but will get a better idea when I open the jar !

I also find the le parf jars too big .they seemed like a good idea

thanks 

Permalink Reply by Kavey on September 9, 2011 at 21:36

I use 8 oz jars, perfect size I think, both for making small batches and, even if make bigger batches, nice size to use and to give as gifts. I have hexagonal ones with gold screwtop lids, got them in bulk from freeman harding.