| CHUTNEY IN THE RAW — An easy chutney with no cooking |
| INGREDIENTS (Makes several jars) |
| 1 lb stoneless dates 1 lb apples 1 lb onions 1 lb sultanas 1 lb brown sugar 2½ cups vinegar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp pickling spices, tied in a muslin bag small piece ginger |
| PROCEDURE |
| (1) Mince the dates, apples and onions and place in a large pan. |
| (2) Add the sultanas and stir in the sugar. |
| (3) Add all the other ingredients and stir well, but make sure the bag of spices and the ginger are identifiable. |
| (4) Leave for 24 hours but stir occasionally (once every 4 hours or so). |
| (5) Remove the bag of spices and ginger. |
| (6) Bottle and store in a cool place. |
| RATING |
| Difficulty: easy. Time: 25 minutes preparation, 24 hours standing time. Precision: approximate measurement OK. |