Hawaiian papaya chutney

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupWhite Vinegar
cupBrown Sugar, Packed
1mediumOnion, Chopped
2Limes Or lemons, Sliced
1Garlic Clove, Crushed
1cupGolden Raisins
2largesTomatoes, Peel & Chopped
1Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
½cupGinger, Cut In Strips
½cupWhole Blanched Almonds
¼teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes
teaspoonSalt
1cupDry White Wine
3Very Firm Papayas *
2cupsChopped Fresh Pineapple

Directions

* Papayas should be peeled, seeded and cut up.

~--------------------------------------------------------------------- ~-- Combine vinegar, brown sugar, onion, limes, garlic, raisins, tomatoes, bell pepper, ginger, almonds, red pepper, salt and white wine in large heavy kettle. Cook gently 1 hour, stirring frequently, until liquid is clear and syrupy. Add more wine or water, if needed, to prevent sticking. Add papayas and pineapple. Continue cooking about 15 minutes or until fruit is tender. Cool and refrigerate or fill hot sterilized jars, leaving ½-inch head space. Seal.

Makes about 4 pints

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