Transform your apple harvest into a sweet and tangy Sweet Apple Chutney with this easy recipe! Packed with the richness of cooking apples, dates, and onions, this chutney is enhanced by the bold flavours of spiced vinegar and brown sugar. It’s the perfect condiment to pair with meats and cheeses or add a unique twist to sandwiches. Simple to make and full of delightful flavours, this chutney is a great way to preserve and enjoy your apples all year round. Add this homemade treat to your pantry and elevate your meals.
This recipe is hundreds of years old and has been passed down the Simcock family for generations. Thanks to Val and John for this recipe.
Instructions
- Finely chop or put into a food processor 1.4kg of quality cooking apples, 230gms of dates, 450gms of onions.
- Put into a pan with 480mls of spiced vinegar and cook until soft.
- Add 450gms of brown sugar, a pinch of salt and bring to boil, stirring to avoid burning. Stew for a short while.
- Mix 2 large tablespoons of cornflour with a little spiced vinegar to make a smooth paste.
- Add this to the fruit mix, and bring to the boil, stirring to prevent burning.
- When the mix has thickened, put it into sterilised jars, and seal.
