Green Tomato Chutney        Veg   CD   ACC

Vegetarian  Vegetable  Cold  Accompaniment  Pickles Preserve  Preserves  Preserving

Ingredients

1.3kg/3 lb Green tomatoes, chopped
1kg/2.2 lb Red apples, chopped
3  Red Capsicums (sweet peppers), coarsely chopped
4  Onions, chopped
1 ½  tbsp Salt
1 ½ teasp Pepper
1 ½ teasp Ground Cinnamon
¾  teasp Ground Cloves
550g/1 ¼ lb  Sugar
480ml/16fl.oz. Cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Prepare the jars (see notes below).

2.  Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan, bring slowly to the boil, stirring then simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Remove from heat and immediately spoon into warm jars, cover, seal and label (see notes below).

Notes:    see also General preparations

Jars - Use jars which are free from cracks, chips or flaws – the best sizes to use are 450g/1lb although 1kg/2lb jars can be successfully used for pickling fruit/vegetables.  Prepare the jars by washing well in warm soapy water and rinsing thoroughly. Dry the jars in a cool oven (140C, 275F, Gas Mark 1).  Fill whilst still warm to prevent the jars from cracking when the hot filling is added.

Filling and covering the jars –  Fill to within 1cm/ ½ inch of the top.  Whilst still hot,  cover with a waxed disc (wax side down) ,  immediately place a cellophane disc over the top then cover with a screw top lid.

Storage – Store in a cool dark place for 2 months before consuming

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