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Green Tomato and Apple Chutney

Source of Recipe


From "Recipes from a Kitchen Garden"






List of Ingredients



• 5 cups chopped green tomatoes
  
• 3 cups peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped apples (Pippins or Granny Smiths preferred)
  
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
  
• 1/2 cup raisins
  
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1/2 tsp mustard seed
  
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  
• 1 tsp coriander
  
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  
• 2 tsp salt
  
• 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  
• 1 cup mild white or rice vinegar
  






Instructions



1. In a large 4- or 5-quart saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
   
   
2. Cool, then store in glass jars in the refrigerator, OR...
   
   
3. ...If the chutney will be stored at room temperature, seal the jars and process in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes for half-pints, and 15 minutes for pints. Let the chutney mellow for a few days before serving.
   
   Makes about 5 cups.