Recipes
Microwave Chutney
CHUTNEY ? Micro
(Makes 1 kg ? 4 medium jars)
250 g dried apricots, soaked in water overnight
500g/3-4 large cooking apples, peeled,cored and chopped
250g/415 ml seedless raisins/sultanas
1 onion peeled and chopped
5ml salt
grated rind and juice of 1 lemon/orange
2 bayleaves
1 stick cinnamon
Black pepper
700ml white/brown vinegar
500g/625ml brown sugar
1. Drain apricots and place in large glass bowl
2. Add remaining ingredients
3. Cook uncovered on high approx 20-25 minutes till fruit is thick and pulpy. Stir 4-5 time during cooking
4. Remove bayleaves and cinnamon stick. Can blend in food processor to make smoother
5. Spoon while hot into hot,sterilized jars.Seal and label
6. Store 3-4 months to mature.
7. Better to cook on stove than micro for ½ hour till vinegar evaporates