Tasty Snacks

Spicy Tomato and Apple Chutney

I love having a jar of this in the kitchen; it livens up the simplest piece of cheddar cheese or some cold cooked meats. A beautiful little kilner jar of this makes a lovely gift.

Makes 4 jars

1kg ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
200g chopped onions
100g raisins or sultanas
250g cooking apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
300g sugar
225ml vinegar
2tsp salt
1/2tsp all spice
1/2tsp ground ginger
1/2tsp ground black pepper
1/2tsp cayenne pepper

Place all ingredients in a stainless steel saucepan and bring up to the boil, stirring. Continue to simmer on a low heat, stirring regularly to make sure it does not burn in the bottom of the pot, for about 1 hour or until it is thick and pulpy. Pour into sterilised hot jars and cover.

This is best left to mature for 1 to 2 week before eating if possible.

Note:- To peel tomatoes, cut and 'x' in the skin and drop them into boiling water for 10-15 seconds, removed and peel.