THE PUMPKIN CHUTNEY STORY
Our Pumpkin Chutney isn't just a condiment; it's a cherished institution. Crafted with the freshest pumpkins and a perfect harmony of spices, every spoonful is a celebration of flavours - sweet, tangy, and spicy, all perfectly balanced to enhance any platter or dish.
Where it all began:
Its story begins at the Hamilton Island Race Week 2016, where this chutney won the hearts of our crew as it was served on our cheese platter after racing each day. Thanks to John Dooley, one of the race week crew, who introduced us to the chutney and kindly shared his recipe with us. What started out as a race week favourite, has now become an essential feature on all of Pilgrim Magnetic Island's platters.
It's evolution:
During COVID lockdown, Clare started producing the chutney for sale, offering a taste of Pilgrim Magnetic Island to people nationwide - a nice reminder of happier times on Pilgrim.
Our Christmas 2023 edition, the Christmas Spiced Pumpkin Chutney, brought festive joy to tables with its rich blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and this is now features each year at Christmas.
Today, Siobhan, one of our fabulous crew members, has taken the mantle of chief chutney maker. Some even say, controversially, that her version surpasses Clare's original recipe!
Where it all began:
Its story begins at the Hamilton Island Race Week 2016, where this chutney won the hearts of our crew as it was served on our cheese platter after racing each day. Thanks to John Dooley, one of the race week crew, who introduced us to the chutney and kindly shared his recipe with us. What started out as a race week favourite, has now become an essential feature on all of Pilgrim Magnetic Island's platters.
It's evolution:
During COVID lockdown, Clare started producing the chutney for sale, offering a taste of Pilgrim Magnetic Island to people nationwide - a nice reminder of happier times on Pilgrim.
Our Christmas 2023 edition, the Christmas Spiced Pumpkin Chutney, brought festive joy to tables with its rich blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and this is now features each year at Christmas.
Today, Siobhan, one of our fabulous crew members, has taken the mantle of chief chutney maker. Some even say, controversially, that her version surpasses Clare's original recipe!
HOW TO ENJOY
While the chutney is perfect on a cheese platter, this isn't the only way for you to enjoy it.
While the chutney is perfect on a cheese platter, this isn't the only way for you to enjoy it.
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AVAILABLE TO BUY
In our Gift Store on board Pilgrim or online and at the Arcadia Bakehouse on Magnetic Island.
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TRY MAKING IT YOURSELF
For those who love to cook, we're sharing our secret recipe! Now, you can recreate the magic of Clare's Homemade Pumpkin Chutney in your own kitchen.
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CLARE'S PUMPKIN CHUTNEY - THE RECIPE
Ingredients 1/4 large Jap Pumpkin 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 onion diced 1 cooking apple cored and chopped (skin on is fine) 1 cup water 2 cups brown sugar 0.5 cup sultanas 2 cups cider vinegar 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 teaspoons mustard powder 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon nutmeg grated Heat the oil, then sauté the pumpkin, onion and apple for five minutes Add the water and cook the pumpkin until just tender Add the remaining ingredients and still until sugar is dissolved Cook for another hour, stirring regularly, until chutney is thick and caramelised. Store in sterilised jars. |
TRY ON BOARD
Join us aboard Pilgrim to savour it where it all began
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