Park View Picklefest

Apple And Tomato Chutney.

Spicy and sweet, this delicious chutney goes well with breads, cheeses and chicken. This makes a large batch - great for sharing with neighbours and friends, or maybe a pickle fest winner?
Recipe provided by: Pickle
ingredients.

1kg (2 lb) apples - peeled, cored and sliced
450ml (16 fl oz) water
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seed
1kg (2 lb) tomatoes, sliced
2 large onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
85g (3 oz) sultanas
140g (5 oz) caster sugar
2 1/2 dessertspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 dessertspoons salt
560ml (1 pint) malt vinegar .

preparation method.

Place apples and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook 25 minutes, or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Add more water as necessary to keep the apples simmering.
Wrap mustard seed in muslin or cheesecloth, and place with apples. Mix tomatoes, onions, garlic, sultanas, sugar, curry powder, cayenne pepper, salt and vinegar in with the apples. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until a thick chutney remains. Remove and discard wrapped mustard seed. Seal chutney in sterile containers until serving.

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