Indian Apple Chutney
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Course : Chutney
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 - 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1       lb           Cooking apples
   1       lb           Onion, chopped
   2                    Garlic cloves, crushed
     3/4   c            Golden raisins
   2       ts           Salt
   1 1/2   c            Sugar
   2 1/2   c            Malt vinegar
     1/4   ts           Cayenne pepper
     1/4   ts           Ground cumin
     1/4   ts           Ground ginger
   1       t            Mustard seeds
     1/4   ts           Dry mustard
   1       tb           Tomato paste
 

Preparation:

Peel, core and coarsely chop apples. Put apples, onions, garlic and raisins into a saucepan. Add salt, sugar, vinegar and spices and mix well. Heat gently, stirring to dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato paste and continue cooking 7-8 minutes longer or until mixture is of a thick consistency with very little free liquid, stirring frequently. Meanwhile, wash 3 pint jars in hot soapy water; rinse. Keep hot until needed. Prepare lids as manufacturer directs. Ladle chutney into 1 hot jar at a time, leaving 1/4" headspace. Release trapped air. Wipe rim of jar with a clean damp cloth. Attach lid and place in canner. Fill and close remaining jars. Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath. Makes about 3 pint jars. NOTE: This chutney improves if stored at least 3 weeks before serving. Garnish with an Italian parsley sprig, if desired, and serve as an accompaniment to curries or with crusty bread and cheese.