• 3 lemons, washed, chopped and seeds removed
• 1 tablespoonful of salt
• 3 small onions, diced
• ½ pint (300 ml) white wine or cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoonful ground mixed spice or allspice
• 2 tablespoonsful of mustard seed
• 8 oz (225 g) white granulated sugar
• 2 oz (56 g) raisins

Method:

1. Put the chopped lemons into a bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Cover with a clean cloth or kitchen roll and set aside for about 12 hours.
2. In a large pan, combine the salted lemons with the onions, vinegar, mixed spice or allspice, mustard seed, sugar and raisins.
3. Place the pan over high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for around 50 minutes, or until the lemons are soft.
4. Remove the pan from the heat.
5. Pour the chutney into clean, warm, sterilized jars and seal immediately.
6. Label with contents once fully cooled.

Makes about 2 lb (900 g) of Lemon and Mustard Seed Chutney.

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