Australian Sweet Apple Chutney

A chutney which can be used as a condiment. It also goes very well as the chutney used in Spicy BBQ Sauce.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Yields: 8-9 lb Chutney

Ingredients

• 3  lbs granny smith apples
• 1  lb  stoned raisins
• 8  ounces onions
• 1  lb tomatoes
• 2 1⁄2 lbs brown sugar
• 4  ounces currants
• 1  teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  ounce preserved gingerroot, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 pints vinegar

Directions

1. Peel and core apples and stew them gently in a very small quantity of water until tender.
2. Chop raisins and onions.
3. Skin the tomatoes.
4. Place all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer gently for 1½ hours.
5. Place in sterilised jars and cover.