Thursday, December 13, 2007

Apple and Tomato Chutney

Apple and Tomato Chutney


PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 3 Hrs 30 Min
READY IN 4 Hrs

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seed
  • 2 pounds tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sultana raisins
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 5 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 cups malt vinegar

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. Wrap mustard seed in cheesecloth, and place with apples. Mix tomatoes, onions, garlic, sultanas, sugar, curry powder, cayenne pepper, salt and vinegar into saucepan. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours, stirring occassionally, until a thick chutney remains. Remove and discard wrapped mustard seed. Seal chutney in sterile containers until serving.

Bon Appétit!

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