Apple Chutney

Ingredients

• 2½ lbs under ripe apples , peeled and coarsley chopped
• 1¼ lbs onions , coarsely chopped
• 2 lemons , finely sliced in semi-circles
• 10 oz raisins
• 2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
• 1 pint cider vinegar
• 13 oz dark molasses sugar
• 1 T salt
• 1 t ground ginger
• 1 t ground cinnamon
• 1 t ground turmeric

Instructions

1. Put the apples, onions, lemons, raisins, garlic, and vinegar in a non- reactive saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the apples soften but retain some texture. Add the sugar, stirring until dis- solved. Simmer for 30-45 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick.
2. Remove from heat and add the salt and spices. Ladle into hot sterilized jars and seal. Ready in 1 month. Keeps 1 year plus.