Recipe: Gooseberry Chutney

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Description/Notes:

A very popular chutney with a hint of natural sharpness

Ingredients:

2 lbs. (900g) green gooseberries

1 lb. (450g) raisins, stoned

three quarters of a pound (375g) onions

3 oz. (75g) pounded mustard seed

1 oz. (25g) salt

1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper

1 pint (570ml) malt vinegar

Cooking Instructions:

1. Finely chop the onions and cut the raisins in half
2. Put the gooseberries, vinegar, onions and sugar in a preserving pan and boil for 45 minutes
3. Add the raisins, salt and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes
4. Bottle in warmed, clean jars and label