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lesley
10-20-2009, 05:11 PM
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Makes 8 Assorted Jars
Prep Time 30 mins
Cooking Time 30 mins
Ingredients

* 2730g Bramley apples
* 1357g Conference pears
* 3 Large onions, finely chopped
* 2 Large garlic cloves, finely chopped
* 2 Lemons, grated zest and juice
* 1 Heaped tablespoon wholegrain mustard
* 1 Litre white wine vinegar
* 225g Sultanas
* 225g Dried apricots, roughly chopped
* 1inch/2.54cm Root ginger, peeled and grated
* 3 Tbsp ground ginger
* 1 Tbsp Himalayan salt or sea salt
* 1kg Dark muscovado sugar

Method

* Peel, core and roughly dice the apples and pears
* Put the apples, pears, onions, lemon zest and juice, garlic, mustard and half the white wine vinegar into a large heavy saucepan and bring to the boil
* Simmer for a few minutes, just until the fruit starts to soften, don’t overcook
* Add the rest of the vinegar and all the other ingredients, stir
* Bring back to the boil and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, leave the lid off
* Pack into jam jars or kilner jars and lay a waxed disc on top, wax side down (see Cook’s tips 1.)
* Store in a cool dark place for about a month

Cook's tips

* 1.Wash the jars in hot soapy water or put through the dishwasher
* Dry and sterilize in the oven 130°C/250°F/Gas mark ½ for 10 minutes
* Use only plastic coated metal lids, boil these along with any rubber seals, in a saucepan of water for 10 minutes

Equipment

* Large heavy saucepan
* Jam jars and Kilner jars

Shopping List

* 2730g Bramley apples
* 1357g Conference pears
* 3 Large onions
* 2 Large garlic cloves
* 2 Lemons
* 1 Heaped tablespoon wholegrain mustard
* 1 Litre white wine vinegar
* 225g Sultanas
* 225g Dried apricots
* 1inch/2.54cm Root ginger
* 3 Tbsp ground ginger
* 1 Tbsp Himalayan salt or sea salt
* 1kg Dark muscovado sugar
* Waxed discs

Big Daddy's House
10-21-2009, 12:44 AM
A lot of ingredients.

ChefToddMohr
10-21-2009, 11:20 AM
How about Cranberry Chutney for the holidays?

2 oranges
1 pound fresh cranberries
6 oz dried cranberries
8 oz dried cherries
3 cinnamon sticks
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup apple juice

1) julienne the zest from both oranges.
2) juice the oranges
3) combine all ingredients in sauce pan and simmer gently to desired consistency, usually about 30 minutes.
4) remove cinnamon sticks and plate or jar.

Makes nice holiday gifts with the bright red chutney tied with green ribbon

suzane12
10-23-2009, 12:59 PM
Your bottle is looking very good.I liked it.I want to taste it.Its seems to be very tasty.I will definitely try it.

awesomespatula
03-31-2010, 03:14 PM
I love fruit dishes because they are so delicious, fruit dishes! yeah. Thanks fof posting the great recipe that I might make tonight!