Mixed Fruit Chutney Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb (450 g) onions
3 lb (1.4 kg) mixed fruit - apples, pears, plums, damsons etc.
4 oz (112 g) dried dates
2 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 lb (450 g) soft brown sugar
1 pint (570 ml) vinegar

Method:

Peel and chop the onions and boil in a little water until they are soft. Drain.
Wash, peel and core the fruits and chop into pieces. Chop the dates. Crush the garlic.
Put all the ingredients into a pan, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently until the chutney is thick.
Ladle into hot, clean, sterilized jars, cover and seal.
Label when fully cool.

Makes about 3 lb (1.4 kg) of Mixed Fruit Chutney.

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