Bermudian Condiments

LOQUAT CHUTNEY

Loquats grow everywhere in Bermuda. They are small pear-shaped fruit, that are yellow with orange coloring.

• 1 1/2 pounds loquats -- seeded
• 1 pound onion -- chopped
• 1/2 pound grated apple
• 1 pound sugar
• 2 teaspoons mustard
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1 pint vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup raisins

Wash, stone and cut up loquats into small pieces. Prepare apples and onions, Put all ingredients in a pot and boil gently until soft and a good colour. Pour into hot jars and seal.

*Unfortunately, not all of us have access to loquats. Try substituting this with half plums and half pears. 

SHERRY PEPPERS

This and Rum Peppers are a favorite for Bermudians! Use like Tabasco.

• red bird peppers, Thai chiles
• sherry

It is very simple - just fill a jar or decanter half full of red bird peppers and fill up with sherry. Keep adding sherry as needed.

This should be made a head of time, so that it may sit for several weeks in order to obtain that zing all Bermudians love.

Serving Ideas: Add several drops to fish chowder or eggs.

For more Bermudian recipes:

Bermudian Cuisine

Bermuda Desserts

Bermuda Cassava Pie and Pawpaw Montespan