Christmas apple chutney

Raid your apple store – or fruit basket – to make this tasty treat. It makes a sweet and spicy accompaniment to cheese, and a lovely last-minute present!

Ingredients

■ 900g eating apples

■ 450g onions

■ 225g sultanas

■ 450g brown sugar

■ 1tsp each of ground ginger, salt, cinnamon.

■ 1 tbsp whole pickling spice, tied in muslin bag (optional)

■ 450ml vinegar

Method

Chop apples and onions into small pieces. Put all ingredients in a large saucepan or jam pan. Bring to the boil, then simmer gently until apples and onions are cooked. Remove muslin bag of spices. Pour into clean, sterilised jam jars. Makes 7 x 300g jars.