Indian apple chutney

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsCooking apples
1poundsOnion, chopped
2Garlic cloves, crushed
¾cupGolden raisins
2teaspoonsSalt
cupSugar
cupMalt vinegar
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
¼teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonGround ginger
1teaspoonMustard seeds
¼teaspoonDry mustard
1tablespoonTomato paste

Directions

Peel, core and coarsely chop apples.

Put apples, onions, garlic and raisins into a saucepan. Add salt, sugar, vinegar and spices and mix well. Heat gently, stirring to dissolve sugar.

Bring to a boil and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato paste and continue cooking 7-8 minutes longer or until mixture is of a thick consistency with very little free liquid, stirring frequently. Meanwhile, wash 3 pint jars in hot soapy water; rinse.

Keep hot until needed. Prepare lids as manufacturer directs. Ladle chutney into 1 hot jar at a time, leaving ¼" headspace. Release trapped air. Wipe rim of jar with a clean damp cloth. Attach lid and place in canner. Fill and close remaining jars. Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath.

Makes about 3 pint jars.

NOTE: This chutney improves if stored at least 3 weeks before serving.

Garnish with an Italian parsley sprig, if desired, and serve as an accompaniment to curries or with crusty bread and cheese.