Gooseberry and Ginger Chutney Recipe

Submitted by Jenny

A dark, spicy chutney that is perfect with cheese. It can be used after about a month but keeps for months. This recipe can be scaled up to any quantity to fit your preserving pan. You will want to make lots, it's so good.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb gooseberries
• 8 oz onions
• 1 pint wine vinegar
• 1 lb soft brown sugar
• 1½ oz salt
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method:

1. Gently cook the gooseberries in a little water until they have softened.
2. Add chopped onions and vinegar, cooking for 10 minutes or so.
3. Then add all other ingredients, boiling gently until some of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture has a slightly thick consistency.
4. Cool slightly and pot into clean jars with screw top lids.

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