Sunday 1 October 2017

How to make green tomato chutney

Green tomato chutney Sept 17 (1)

It's that time of year - the summer has gone but there are tomatoes on vines that are not going to ripen. It's time to make green tomato chutney.

Green tomato chutney Sept 17 (3)

Ingredients:

  • 2kg green tomatoes (add in any red ones as well if you need to use them up)
  • 900g apples (weight after removing skins and cores)
  • 900g onions
  • 100g raisins
  • 450g soft brown sugar
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 600ml cider vinegar
  • 1tsp turmeric
  • 1tsp ground cloves
  • 2tsp ground ginger
Green tomato chutney Sept 17 (4)

Chop the apples, tomatoes and onions. Add all ingredients to the preserving pan.

Green tomato chutney Sept 17 (5)

Apply heat and then simmer for a couple of hours, until the ingredients are fully cooked through and the volume has reduced by half. When ready it should have the consistency of a thick sauce.

Green tomato chutney Sept 17 (6)

Then pour into hot, sterilised jars and leave to stand for at least a couple of weeks before using.

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