Green Tomato Chutney

This is a good way to use up the green tomatoes from the garden at the end of the season. I'm estimating the prep time - using a food processor will reduce it!

• Ready In: 4 hrs
• Yields: 5 quarts

Ingredients

• 3  lbs green tomatoes
• 3  lbs apples (I prefer green)
• 3  lbs onions
• 1  lb raisins
• 1 1⁄2 quarts vinegar, plus
• 1  pint vinegar (any kind)
• 2  tablespoons dry mustard
• 2  tablespoons  whole  pickling spices
• 1 1⁄2 lbs brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons salt
• 2  teaspoons white pepper
• 1  teaspoon cayenne
• 2  teaspoons ground ginger

Directions

1. Skin (or not- its your choice) tomatoes.
2. Pare& core apples.
3. Peel onions.
4. Chop the whole lot as finely as you like it- or until your arm gets tired!
5. Put everything into a LARGE, heavy pot.
6. Add raisins& first amount of vinegar.
7. Cook until, about 1/2 hour.
8. Meanwhile, dissolve mustard in 2nd amount of vinegar& add to pot.
9. Tie pickling spice into a square of cheesecloth& add to pot.
10. Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot& bring to a boil.
11. Reduce heat& simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 2 hours.
12. Remove cheesecloth spice bag& pour hot mixture into sterilized jars.