Ingredients

  • 3 cups prepared granny smith apples, about 5 large or 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 2 cups dark brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
  • 1 cup golden raisin
  • 1/4 cup ginger, root (peeled and minced)
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Method

  • Prepare jars, lids and bands.
  • Peel, core and coarsely chop apples. Measure 3 cups.
  • Combine prepared apples and remaining ingredients in a large stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 40 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Ladle chutney into prepared jars leaving a 1/2 inch headspace. Using nonmetallic utensil, remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if required, by adding more chutney.
  • Process filled jars for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. Adjust time
  • according to your altitude.