It has a subtly sweet taste with plenty of tangy flavor and just enough heat from the chili and spicy cayenne to give it real character.
It’s a lot mellower than some of the spicier Indian chutneys, with just a hint of chili flakes, and less sweet than other fruit chutneys.
My recipe uses both apricots and peaches, which is a blend that brings a good balance.
Basically, you really have to taste it for yourself to discover why generations of South Africans have fallen in love with it!