Apple Chutney

Chutneys are a wonderful way of using up autumn fruits. The principle ingredient can be apples, beetroot or tomatoes but we also make walnut chutney too which is great with cheese. Brittany, the UK and Ireland have just had a wonderful apple harvest so this is a good time to start making apple chutney. You can't make too much chutney as it keeps well and makes great gifts for Christmas!! For a typical simple apple chutney you will need

1 kilo of apples
500g of brown sugar
500ml of water
750ml of vinegar.
3 onions
3 sprigs of cloves
1 whole ginger peeled and finely cut
50g raisons
peel from 1 organic orange and lemon
salt & pepper

To start, peel, core and chop the apples and put them in a large saucepan with the water. Add chopped onions, raisins, ginger, cloves, orange/lemon peel and sugar and simmer until soft. Add seasoning and vinegar and simmer slowly, uncovered, until thick. Stir frequently to prevent the mixture from burning. Pour into warmed jars and cover at once.

Keep in a dark cool place until ready to use.