In August 2010 Sharwood's teamed up with actor and personality Joanna Lumley to develop a limited edition Mango Chutney with Kashmiri Chilli – an ingredient from her birthplace. Sharwood's pledged to donate 10p from each jar sold to the Gurkha Welfare Trust. [1] If using chunks of frozen mango, defrost first to remove excess ice and drain this off before making your chutney. How to serve mango chutney In addition to the UK, Sharwood's products are available in Australia, New Zealand, and North America. The vinegar and sugar in mango chutney act as preservatives for the fruit. Covered in the fridge but not jarred, your chutney will last a good few weeks. It might seem obvious, but as tempting as it is to double-dip when serving chutney as part of a curry spread, be careful to always use a clean spoon so as not to introduce anything that might encourage mould. Canned mango is suitable for making chutney. Drain all the syrup away and taste the final chutney, as it may require more acidity to balance the extra sugar from the syrup. You may not have to cook the mango for as long as fresh fruit either, as canned mango tends to be already part-cooked and fairly soft.

For an even easier method, you can freeze mango chutney in small freezer bags or food containers. While some advocate for using ice cube trays, small weaning pots designed for baby purées can be a good investment for condiments and sauces that you use in small quantities. This method dispenses with any need to sterilise jars, too. When ready to eat, just transfer a portion to the fridge and defrost overnight. Can you use canned or frozen mango instead of fresh?

Mango Green Label Chutney

The sweetness of mango chutney works wonders with salty cheese as in these campfire toasties. Or, you could try using naan as we've done with our mango chutney & cheese naan toastie. If you want to make a large batch of chutney, you have a few different options to preserve it. If you sterilise Kilner or jam jars and fill them with your chutney, the chutney will keep for up to two years unopened in a dark, cool place. Once opened, keep chilled and use within two months. Can I freeze mango chutney? In 2012, Sharwood's released an extended range to complement its tikka masala sauce; these are "Extra Mild", "Extra Creamy", "Extra Onions" and "Mango Chutney flavour". Sharwood's is a British food company, which specialises in Asian food, established in 1889 and acquired by RHM in 1963, which was then merged into Premier Foods in March 2007.