Fruit Chutney (zwt - South Africa)

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb brown sugar
• 1/2 lb dried pears
• 1/2 lb dried apricot
• 1/2 lb dates
• 1/2 lb dried apple ring
• 1/2 lb sultana
• 1 cup onion (chopped)
• 4 cups water
• 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger (freshly ground)

Recipe

• 1 chop all dried fruit except the sultanas.
• 2 place fruit & water in a lrg mixing bowl, cover & leave overnight.
• 3 do not drain the fruit. add the remaining ingredients & place in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
• 4 simmer over low heat (stirring constantly) till the sugar has dissolved.
• 5 bring to a boil & then lower heat. allow to simmer (uncovered) for approx 1 1/2 hrs or till thick, stirring occ.
• 6 pour chutney mixture into sterilized jars while still hot. fill to ½ in below the top. cover w/an airtight plastic lid. do not use a metal lid because the action of the spices & vinegar will cause corrosion.
• 7 leave the chutney to mature in a cool, dark, dry place for 6-8 weeks before use.
• 8 note: this fruit chutney may be used in curries, almost any dish that has rice as an accompaniment & also to tasty up pasta dishes.