Banana Chutney

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Yields: 1 1/4 kg

Ingredients

• 450  g bananas
• 225  g dried dates
• 50  g crystallized ginger
• 450  ml white wine vinegar
•  lime, juice and zest of
• 1  finely grated orange, juice and zest of
• 225  g sultanas
• 275  g brown sugar
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2  teaspoons curry powder

Directions

1. Peel bananas and chop into small pieces.
2. Stone and chop the dates and chop the ginger.
3. Put all the prepared ingredients in a pot with the vinegar, lime and orange zest and juice, and bring to a boil.
4. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon for 30 minutes.
5. Add the remaining ingredients and stir ober a low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
6. Return to the boil and simmer, stirring frequently for a further 10-15 minutes, or until the chutney has reduced and thickened.
7. Spoon the chutney into warmed sterilixed jars to within 3 mm of the top.
8. Seal the jars and label.
9. Store in a cool dark place for 1-2 months before using to allow the flavours to develop.