Spicy Green Tomato Chutney

Ingredients

  • 1kg green (underripe) tomatoes, chopped
  • 400g shallots or onions, finely chopped
  • 2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 400ml cider vinegar
  • 150g dark brown sugar
  • 100g raisins or sultanas
  • 2 Scotch bonnet chillies, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. Put the tomatoes, shallots or onions, apple and 200ml vinegar in a large, heavy-based saucepan. Bring to the boil, then simmer gently for 30 minutes until tender.
  2. Stir in the chilli, if using, the raisins or sultanas, mustard seeds, ginger, salt, sugar and remaining 200ml vinegar. Continue to cook for 30-35 minutes more, or until the mixture has thickened – this will depend on the ripeness of the tomatoes.
  3. Ladle into sterilised jars while the chutney is still warm. Seal and store in a cool cupboard for at least 1 month before serving.