Apple chutney

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1quartCider Vinegar
3cupsSugar
½poundsSeedless Raisins
6poundsVery Tart Apples (Sour)*
¼poundsGarlic Peeled and Chopped
½poundsGingerroot, Peeled & Chopped
6eachesRed Or Green Chili Peppers**
2tablespoonsPickling Salt
1xSugar To Taste
1xCayenne To Taste
6poundsHard Green Pears ***

Directions

* Apples are to be peeled, quartered and cored. ** Chili peppers are to be seeded and chopped. *** Pears should be peeled, cored and cut into strips.

~------------------------------------------------------ ~----------------- In large preserving kettle mix the vinegar, sugar, raisins, apples, garlic cloves, gingerroot, peppers, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until the apples are mushy and transparent. If neccessary, add a little more vinegar. Taste and add sugar and cayenne as desired. Then add the pears and simmer until the pears are tranparent but not overcooked. Spoon into hot jars and seal. Makes 8 ~ 10 Pints.