Blueberry Chutney

Blueberry chutney, goat cheese and crackers… they say that simplicity is bliss. When you taste this spiced blueberry chutney spooned on top of creamy goat cheese, you’ll totally agree!

While blueberry isn’t the first fruit you think of when you think of chutney, trust me… it just works! The flavors all come together – from the spicy star anise and the zesty lime to the fabulous fruitiness of the fresh blueberries – to create a beautifully balanced chutney that’s bursting with flavor.

Blueberry chutney recipe

This is a terrifically balanced chutney, with sweet, sour, savoury and spicy flavors that all work in harmony. 

If you’ve tried chutney before, you’ll understand just how special it can be. If you haven’t, you’ll instantly fall for this blueberry chutney. With a taste that tingles on the tongue, it’s an absolute stunner, and so easy to make!

Juicy fresh blueberries bring the smooth fruity flavor. Red onion, garlic and fresh ginger add a deep savory taste with a subtle kick. Chillies for extra heat. Lime for the zing. Sugar to balance out the sweetness. Vinegar to help preserve the chutney. 

Finally, cinnamon, star anise and cardamom pods to bring that beautiful fragrance and subtle spice that makes this blueberry chutney so special.

Add some creamy goat cheese and you’ll be in heaven!

Variations on this chutney recipe 

A few more interesting ingredients that will pair perfectly with blueberry chutney:

• 3g (2 tsp) coriander seed
• 1 vanilla pod
• 1g (½ tsp) dried lavender
• 1g (½ tsp) dried thyme
• 2g (1 tsp) ground mustard powder
• 1g (½ tsp) ground cardamom
• 2g (½ tsp) ground fenugreek
• 1g (½ tsp) ground cinnamon
• 2g (1 tbsp) fresh tarragon leaves
• 2g (1 tsp) dried tarragon

Alcohol that pairs well with blueberries

There’s no better way to enjoy this blueberry chutney than as part of a cheeseboard. If you want the perfect tipple to accompany brie, stilton or goat cheese and chutney, try any of the drinks below.

• Bourbon
• Cognac
• Cointreau
• Grand marnier

Alternatively, you can actually give your chutney a boozy edge! Simply pour in 125ml (½ cup) of your preferred alcohol at the end of cooking time and bottle up your chutney as soon as possible.

Not only will it make the chutney taste all the more explosive, it will also extend its shelf life.

How to serve blueberry chutney

Blueberry chutney makes a perfect topping for cold meats such as turkey, chicken, pork or ham.

You can also serve it with a cheese board (blue cheese, brie, cream cheese or goat cheese and blueberry especially work really well together). 

It’s such a good appetizer and one that’s so different that it’s bound to put a smile on the faces of family and friends.

You could also serve it with crackers, chia seed bread, rye bread or biscuits – don’t forget to add the cream cheese or goat cheese for good measure!

Also, add almond butter or macadamia butter for a wonderful flavor combination, or a selection of veggies roasted in olive oil.

More serving suggestions

Ok, you need more inspiration on how to get the best out of this recipe? Let’s break out some Greedy Gourmet favorites and see if we can make some magical flavor combos:

• Whole smoked turkey – this whole smoked turkey is incredible! The slow cooked turkey brings melt in the mouth texture and so much flavor. Pair it with blueberry chutney and spice things up a little 
• Smoked chicken filo tarts – these little smoky tarts are like little delicate delights. The spiced fruit flavor of blueberry chutney is the perfect filling
• Orange peel chicken – zesty chicken paired with spiced chutneys is a winning combo and one you’ve got to try
• Goat’s cheese and beetroot tart – as I’ve said, goat cheese and blueberry chutney is an excellent pairing. This tart is certainly ideal as an appetizer alongside your blueberry chutney. Serve it up at a dinner party impress your guests
• Duck liver parfait – duck is another meat that really works when paired with this chutney
• Lamb sandwich – you’d be forgiven for thinking this lamb sandwich couldn’t be improved. Well, leave out the blackcurrant jam and spoon a generous serving of this fantastic chutney for a show stopping sandwich

More ways to use blueberries

Blueberry season calls for some creativity in the kitchen. So, get inspired and whip up some of the beautiful blueberry dishes below:

• Overnight oats with chia and blueberries
• Mixed berry and orange smoothie

You could also use this blackberry jam recipe and simply swap blueberries in, for a mouth watering blueberry jam recipe.

Chutney heaven

Once you’ve made this recipe, you’ll realise just how easy and delicious chutney is. So, get those jars ready and get yourself a chutney collection. 

Here are just a few of my homemade chutney recipes, each of which are simple to make and oh so delicious. So, get some goat cheese and crackers and start making chutney!

• Apricot chutney
• Orange chutney
• Blueberry chutney
• Nectarine chutney
• Cherry chutney
• Grape chutney
• Mrs balls chutney
• Strawberry chutney

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