<p>Who knew that making your own fruit spread could be so easy and so delicious? I promise this recipe will not disappoint. And it's a perfect complement to the <epi:recipeLink ="350666">Perfect Crostini</epi:recipeLink.</p>
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 8 (makes approximately 2 cups)
Ingredients
2 (16-ounce) bags frozen blackberries
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (about 15 sprigs), plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Preparation
Step 1
1. In a large saucepan, mix the frozen blackberries and sugar. Cook on high heat until the fruit defrosts and syrup starts to form, about 15 minutes.
Step 2
2. Reduce the heat to medium and add thyme. Continue cooking uncovered for until mixture thickens, about 20-25 minutes.
Step 3
3. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Serve chutney warm, topped with thyme leaves.
Excerpted from the book Katie Brown Celebrates: Simple and Spectacular Parties All Year Round. © 2008 by Katie Brown. Reprinted with permission of Little, Brown and Company, NY. All rights reserved.
