Beetroot & Horseradish Relish

Name: Beetroot & Horseradish Relish
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Ingredients: 500 ml/17 fl oz/2 cups red wine vinegar; 1 kg/2 lb 4 oz fresh beetroot/beet, peeled and cut into small cubes; 1 kg/2 lb 4 oz fresh beetroot/beet, peeled and cut into small cubes; 750 g/1 lb 10 oz cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped; 680 g/1 lb 8 oz/3⅔ cups soft light brown sugar; 135 g/4¾ oz grated horseradish

Preparation info

Makes about:
1.25 kg

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 5

Appears in

The Art of Preserving

By Emma MacDonald

Published 2021

About

The beetroot is crunchy and sweet with just a minor kick added by the horseradish. It is a relish that is excellent as a cold accompaniment with smoked fish, cold meats or cheese. You can also warm it to serve with roast beef.

Ingredients

500 ml/17 fl oz/2 cups red wine vinegar
1

Preserve
Side dish
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Pour the vinegar into a preserving pan. Add all the ingredients except the horseradish, stir together and slowly bring to the boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the apples start to soften.
Add the horseradish, bring to the boil and boil for about 15 minutes until the mixture is thick and no excess liquid remains in the bottom