Got Wind Fall autumn apples needing to be used? Then here is a really lovely punchy chutney, as Jamie Oliver would say, ‘it has a kick’. You can make it less punchy by halving the cayenne pepper.
This is what you need:
- 1 kg of cooking apples chopped
- 3 chopped onions
- 2 cloves of garlic – finely chopped
- 2” peeled and grated fresh ginger or use 2 tbsp preserved ginger or 1 tbsp powdered ginger
- Handful of sultanas, current, raisins, dates
- 1 ½ cups sugar – any will do
- 1 tsp each of mustard, mixed spice, cayenne pepper – if you don’t want it too punchy, add half this amount, salt.
Put all ingredients into a large pot.
Cover with vinegar, bring to the boil, reduce heat and allow to gently simmer for 45 or so minutes, stirring often until thick.
Place into hot sterilised jars, lid, label and dress as you wish to either present as gifts or line your pantry. This is delicious with cheese and crackers!
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