Courgette chutney

[binley100]

here ya go Bren ......

1kg Marrow or overgrown courgettes diced
1kg tomatoes (ripe or unripe)
500g sultanas
500g soft brown sugar
500g apples (either cooking or not too sweet)
400ml white wine vinegar
500g Onions chopped
3 finger chillies chopped finely(optional)
pinch of salt (personal Pref )

for the spice bag
12 cloves
2 tsp coriander
fresh ginger couple of pieces.

first make up the spice bag by placing the ingredients in an old piece of tea towel or cotton and tying the top with string.

Place all the other ingredients prepared as stated in a large pan or preserving pan.
Bring to the boil to dissolve the sugar and once boiling reduce to a simmer
Continue to simmer till the vinegar is pretty much absorbed and the veg is tender approx -3 hours stirring occasionally
while the chutney is cooking warm some clean jars in a hot oven to sterilise
Once cooked,discard the spice bag and place the chutney in the jars and cover with lids
Leave to mature in a dark cool place for 2-3 months label and date once cooled

[Garvey]

Just what I needed!!!! I'm sick of courgettes :-)

[binley100]

hope you've got a very big pan and lots of jars .....

[Bren In Pots]

thanks Binley

[FionaH]

How many jars does this make Bins?

[binley100]

4 large, 12 small and a taster in a cup to go in the fridge....If you look at the pic I put on the chat thread last night you'll get an idea of the size of the jars . They're the ones to your left as you look at it.

[FionaH]

ok cheers hon