Lynn's Apple Jalapeņo Chutney
1 1/2 pounds ripe green or yellow apples (about 4)
1 large papaya, seeded -- peeled and chopped
2 medium onion -- cut up
1 medium sweet red pepper -- cut up
8 jalapeno (about 1/2 cup) -- cut up
1 1/4 cups white or cider vinegar
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
Wash, core & cut up apples. Use a food processor to chop the apples, papaya,
onions, red pepper & jalapenos, processing the ingredients in about 5
batches. Or, finely chop with sharp knife. You should have about 6 cups total
mixture.
In a 4-qt pot, combine the chopped fruits & vegetables, vinegar, sugar,
raisins, mustard & salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve
sugar; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
NOTES : Makes about 7 half-pint jars.
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