Chutney (Green tomato)

2 to 2.5kg fruit eg 500g green toms with 2kg cooking apple or 250g dried apricots with 2kg apple

350g onion

500g dried fruit eg sultanas, raisins, dates

2 heaped teaspoons ground gi ger

2 teaspoons mixed spice

2 teaspoons dried chilli flakes

750ml to 1 L vinegar (pickling vinegar or vinegar with at least 5% acidity eg cider or red wine)

750g soft brown sugar

Juice of a lemon

DO NOT ADD  SALT

Either grate fruit and onion or use food processor but take care not to mush it

Add 750ml vinegar and 120g sugar and spices

Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until chutney like

Add rest of sugar and boil until dissolved. Add some of the extra vinegar if too thick

Put in sterilised jars. Makes about 6 jars

Ideally keep for 1 month before using