Recipe By : Organic Gardening Magazine
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiments Sauces
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds firm ripe tomatoes
2 pounds tart apples -- cored and peeled
2 onions -- sliced
2 cups cider vinegar
2 teaspoons powdered ginger
2 dried chile peppers -- crushed
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup honey
1. Peel and slice the tomatoes into a stainless steel pot (4 qt. size is
best). Add the apples, onions, vinegar ginger, chile peppers mustard seed
raisins and honey. (If you have a food processor or grinder you can grind up
the tomato and apple skins and add them too.)
2. Stir the ingredients.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil. stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and
simmer uncovered until thick and rich in color (about 3 hours)
4. Age the chutney in the fridge for 10 days before you use it so that
flavors have time to blend completely. It will keep in the fridge for
another month. Makes about 3 pints
Fresh chile peppers and fresh ginger can be used as a substitute
From Organic Gardening Sept/Oct 1994
Submitted by Mary Hebard of Canyon City, Oregon
