Apple, Date and Ginger Chutney
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Ingredients
- 4lbs or 1¾kg cooking apples
- 1½ lbs or 675gms soft brown sugar
- 4oz or125 gms crystallised ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 pint or 600mls vinegar
- ½ teaspoon mixed spice
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Chopped dates
Accompaniment
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Description
A spicy chutney perfect to make any time of the year, but especially as a gift at Christmas.
Method
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1. Heat half the vinegar gently, remove from heat and add chopped dates to soften for at least 15 minutes.
2. Peel, core and chop apples. Boil with the vinegar, dates and garlic until soft but not mushy.
3. Add remaining ingredients
4. Cook for another 20 minutes or until thick.
5. Pour into clean, warm jars and cover with lids.
6. Preferably leave at least 2 months, storing in a cool, dark place.
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Great with cold meats and brings a cheese sandwich alive! made double quantity and gave some as gifts for christmas went down vwry well! Thanks!