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Herbed Chutney
Herbal Recipe
Ingredients:
2 pounds sliced apples
1 pound chopped onion
2 crushed cloves of garlic
1 chopped green pepper
1 chopped red pepper
3-3/4 cups red wine vinegar
2-2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon whole coriander seed
6 peppercorns
6 allspice berries
1 tablespoon salt
2 ounces bruised ginger root
2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons chopped mint (optional)
Place apples, onions, garlic, and peppers in a saucepan; add vinegar and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes (until ingredients are soft).
Combine coriander, peppercorns, allspice, and ginger in a muslin bag. Add brown sugar and bag to the pan. Stir in sugar until it is melted then simmer until thick (up to 1 hour).
Stir in coriander leaves and mint, then spoon into hot sterile jars. Seal jars. Makes 2 pounds chutney.
