Name: Dried fruit chutney
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 3 cup (180g) finely chopped dried apples; 1 1/2 cup (210g) coarsely chopped seeded dried dates; 3/4 cup (110g) coarsely chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup (100g) finely chopped dried pineapple; 1 cup (150g) raisins; 1 litre (4 cups) boiling water; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 brown onions (400g), chopped finely; 3 clove garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes; 2 teaspoon coarse cooking salt; 1 cup (220g) firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 1/2 cup (625ml) cider vinegar

Ingredients

3 cup (180g) finely chopped dried apples

1 1/2 cup (210g) coarsely chopped seeded dried dates

3/4 cup (110g) coarsely chopped dried apricots

1/2 cup (100g) finely chopped dried pineapple

1 cup (150g) raisins

1 litre (4 cups) boiling water

2 cinnamon sticks

2 brown onions (400g), chopped finely

3 clove garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes

2 teaspoon coarse cooking salt

1 cup (220g) firmly packed light brown sugar

2 1/2 cup (625ml) cider vinegar

Method

1.Combine fruit and the water in large heatproof bowl; stand 30 minutes. Drain fruit; reserve 1½ cups soaking liquid.

2.Combine fruit, reserved soaking liquid and remaining ingredients in large saucepan; stir over high heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes or until chutney is thick. Remove cinnamon sticks.

3.Spoon hot chutney into hot sterilised jars; seal immediately. Label and date jars when cold.

The apples should be chopped no larger than a 1cm (½ inch) dice. Store chutney in a cool, dark place for at least three weeks before opening. Refrigerate after opening.
Note

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