A timeless apple chutney recipe perfect for using up the windfalls from the garden. I found this recipe in my grandmother's book. I have adapted it slightly to today's ingredients
900g apples
225g raisins (chopped)
450g soft brown sugar
1200ml cider vinegar
4 tbsp ground mixed spice
3 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp salt
Peel and chop the apples and put them into a saucepan with the vinegar and spices. Cook until soft.
Then add the sugar and boil for a few minutes before adding the chopped raisins, salt and ginger.
Pour into hot jars and tie down.
And here is my own adaptation, substituting sultanas for raisins and adding onions and fresh ginger.
900g apples, cored, peeled and chopped
225g onions, peeled and chopped finely
450g sultanas
700g soft brown sugar
900ml cider or malt vinegar
2 heaped tablespoons grated ginger
4 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp sea salt
Put all the ingredients in a large enamel pan and simmer over a moderate heat until thickened
(min 40 minutes).
Spoon into warm sterilised jars and seal.
Learn how to sterilise the jars on 'all you need to know about making chutney'
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