Chutney question

[Brumington]

This morning I made chookies pear, lemon and cardamom chutney. This is not normally something I'd do and I'll be honest the title didn't really appeal to me.  So why did I make it? Cause I have a TMX, I had the ingredients and i don't know if I'll like something or not unless I try it.  Well, the verdict is in....even before the two months rest period I love it! 

So this is my question...

I have bottled in old sterilized jars of various shapes and sizes.  However, the last load didn't quite fill the jar. There's about a 1 cm gap at the top.  The lid will not pop down so I know there's still air inside. It is currently on the stove in a bath boiling in the hope that the vacuum might work.  I don't have another small jar so can't decant.  I have to leave it for two months before eating it.  Will it last or is this last batch wasted?

Thanks in advance.

[jeninwa]

I would store that jar in the fridge, shouldn't be a problem.

[fundj&e]

i would  use the vacuum sealer and then freeze it

or just freeze it in zip lock bags 

[achookwoman]

Brumington,  glad you like it.   Chutneys and sauces are very forgiving. This last bottle will be fine.  Keep it in the fridge and use it first.  It does taste better after 2 months,  but I have used it before and it is still nice.

I love the Sweet Chilli Sauce from Thermoconvert,  and Bess's tomato sauce.   We seem to use a lot of these.

[obbie]

Chutneys last for ages in the fridge, usually taste better after a couple of months too.

[Brumington]

Thanks for all your replies.  In my panic I have thrown away some weird concoction I bought from the supermarket cause it was in a smaller jar. In fairness it should have probably gone in the bin a few months ago! 

I now have three perfectly sealed jars and no leftovers but I will know the answer to my question for future preserves.

I'd love to try those other preserves you've mentioned Chookie.  I love my local produce store and they normally have bulk purchases for next to nothing so I'll be on the hunt for some tomatoes!

Thank you all for your help.

[achookwoman]

Brumington,  my pleasure.