Spicy Tomato and Apple Chutney
Makes about 4 x 400g (14oz) jars / Vegetarian
A beautiful little jar of this chutney makes a perfect gift. If possible, it is best left to mature for 1–2 weeks before eating.
Ingredients
- 1kg (21/4lb) ripe tomatoes peeled (see page 178) and chopped
- 2 onions, peeled and chopped
- 100g (4oz) raisins or sultanas
- 1 large cooking apple, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
- 300g (11oz) sugar
- 225ml (71/2fl oz) white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Method
- Place all the ingredients in a stainless-steel saucepan and bring up to the boil, stirring.
- Continue to simmer over a low heat, uncovered, stirring regularly to make sure the bottom does not burn, for about 1 hour or until it is thick and pulpy.
- Pour into hot, sterilized jars and cover while the chutney is still hot.