Name: Apple, choko and date chutney
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 2 large chokos (chayote) (700g), peeled, chopped; 3 tablespoon salt; 8 medium apples (1.2kg), peeled, chopped; 2 large brown onions (400g), chopped; 1 litre (4 cups) brown vinegar; 2 fresh red thai chillies, seeded; 1/2 cup (80g) sultanas; 1/2 cup (85g) dates, chopped; 4 clove garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; 1 tablespoon mixed spice; 2 dried bay leaves; 1 kilogram (5 cups) firmly packed brown sugar

Apple, choko and date chutney

This chutney is an excellent accompaniment to cheese or cold meats, and is also delicious served with a curry.

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Makes 2.5 Litre

Cook

1H 40M

Ingredients

2 large chokos (chayote) (700g), peeled, chopped

3 tablespoon salt

8 medium apples (1.2kg), peeled, chopped

2 large brown onions (400g), chopped

1 litre (4 cups) brown vinegar

2 fresh red thai chillies, seeded

1/2 cup (80g) sultanas

1/2 cup (85g) dates, chopped

4 clove garlic, crushed

2 tablespoon ground ginger

2 teaspoon five-spice powder

1 tablespoon ground turmeric

1 tablespoon mixed spice

2 dried bay leaves

1 kilogram (5 cups) firmly packed brown sugar

Method

1.Place choko in large bowl, sprinkle with salt; leave overnight. Rinse choko well under cold water; drain.

2.Combine apple, onion, vinegar, chillies, sultanas, dates and choko in large saucepan; simmer, covered, about 10 minutes or until soft.

3.Add remaining ingredients; simmer, uncovered, about 1½ hours or until thick and rich-brown in colour. Remove bay leaves and chillies; pour into jars, seal while hot.

Store in cool, dark place for about 6 months; refrigerate after opening.
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