Chutney for Glazed Ham
Preparation 15 Minutes
Cook 1 hour Minutes
Serves
Method
Put the vinegar and sugar in a large pan and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Put the remaining ingredients in the pan and bubble on high for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
The chutney is ready when the mixture looks sticky and thick, and a wooden spoon leaves a brief trail on the bottom of the pan.
Leave to cool, then pour into sterilised jars
Ingredients
100g SUNBEAM raisins
400ml malt vinegar
400g dark brown soft sugar
2 red onions, sliced
1 tsp allspice berries
6 granny smith apples, peeled and chopped into 1cm cubes
1 tbsp yellow mustard seeds
1 tsp sea salt
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