Pomegranate Chutney
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- Makes 1 jar
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- 6 cups of Pomegranate seeds
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 inch ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 medium Bramley, or similar variety apple, peeled and diced
- 2 cups of muscovado sugar
- 1 tsp chili powder, or ground white pepper
- 3 tsp red wine vinegar
- Salt to taste
Method
step 1
Liquidise the pomegranate seeds and keep aside. (You may wish to strain the juice for a smooth texture, but this will not retain the full nutritional value of the fruit)step 2
In a saucepan, heat oil and quickly fry the chili flakes and ginger for 1/2 minute. Remove from heat.step 3
Throw in the raisins. Add diced apple, sugar and chili powder and coat well. Return pan to heat.step 4
Add the vinegar and pomegranate liquid. Bring the liquid to boil, turn down the heat and cook gently until the sugar has completely dissolved. Add salt as desired.step 5
Leave to simmer, stirring frequently until the liquid is no longer runny, but is thick and pulpy in consistency.step 6
Remove from heat, cool and transfer into dry, sterilised jars. Refrigerate.
