Ingredients

  • 4 large red capsicums ( red bell pepper)
  • 4 large shallots roughly chopped
  • 1 red chilli
  • 2 jalapeno chilli
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 500 ml white vinegar
  • 3 lb golden brown sugar
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper and chilli powder.
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tbsp tomato puree

Method

  • quarter capsicums,remove seeds and white membrane, Roughly chop and put in food processor with onion,garlic,the chillies and a little cayenne pepper ,chilli powder and salt,process until smooth and place into a pan.
  • add tomato puree and vinegar ,bring to a gene boil for about 15 minutes.Measure the mixture and measure an equal amount of sugar.
  • add the sugar to capsicum mixture stirring all the time until dissolved.
  • only then bring to a low boil.Remove any scum during cooking and keep sides of pan clean.Boil for 15 minutes,stirring all the time.Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until mixture has become thick.
  • spoon immediately into warm clean jars and seal.Turn jars upside down for two minutes,then invert ,cool and label.Leave for a month before opening.Sore in a dark cool place for up to 12 month.Reftigerate after opening for up to 6 weeks.
  • it is important to keep the sides of the pan clean during cooking as any sugar crystals left on side can cause the relish to crystalize.
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