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Nutrition: per rounded tbsp

  • kcal35
  • fat0.1g
    low
  • saturates0g
  • carbs8g
  • sugars8g
  • fibre0.5g
  • protein0.4g
  • salt0.16g
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Method

  • step 1

    Slice the tomatoes (you can skin them if you want, but it's not necessary). Finely chop the onions. Layer both in a large bowl with the salt. Leave overnight.

  • step 2

    The next day, chop the sultanas using a large, sharp knife, then peel, core and chop the apples. Put the sugar and vinegar into a large pan and bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the sultanas and apples and simmer for 10 mins. Strain the tomatoes and onions in a colander (but don’t rinse), then tip into the pan and return to the boil.

  • step 3

    Simmer for about 1 hr, stirring occasionally until the mixture is thick and pulpy. Transfer to warmed jars (see tips, below) and cover with lids.

RECIPE TIPS
KNOW-HOW

You can use old jam jars for chutney as long as the inside of the lids are plastic coated, otherwise the vinegar will corrode the metal. Alternatively, Kilner jars are perfect. To sterilise, wash the jars in very hot water and leave to drain. When they are dry, put them in the oven at 160C/140C fan/gas 4 for 10 mins before using.

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Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2005

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jennet.young.ccps29109

question

How many standard jam jars will this recipe fill??

MrsTrellisOfNorthWales

I made this last year, halving the amounts, and it was excellent (despite my initial qualms about the bitterness of the green tomatoes). Had lots of compliments from those who tried it. Making it again this year with the full quantities, as my home-grown tomatoes are stubbornly slow to ripen - still…

pellatromans

question

How much salt and how much vinegar in this recipe please?

addpaws

Recipe used to say (I've used it multiple times) :

2½ kg green tomatoes 500g onion 1 rounded tbsp salt 500g sultanas 500g cooking apples 500g light muscovado sugar 1.14l jar spiced pickling vinegar

Hope this helps

josephinewins

The recipe doesn't say how much salt or vinegar. Please correct this.

pamjonbbendish52554

question

How much vinegar£

addpaws

Used to say: 2½ kg green tomatoes 500g onion 1 rounded tbsp salt 500g sultanas 500g cooking apples 500g light muscovado sugar 1.14l jar spiced pickling vinegar

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