Trying to recreate the Original with the ingredients given on the label - can't get the colour but it's a fine pickle nonetheless.
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Ingredients
Approx 1.5 kg skinned & chopped toms
1 celery stick, 2 large onions, 2 med. carrots,
half a swede, half a cauliflower, 2 apples,
4 fairly large gherkins, big handful dates or prunes,
(All of the above finely chopped)
handful of sultanas,
generous sprinkle of allspice
200g demerara (you could use more - I don't like it too sweet)
500 ml vinegar ( I used half from my gherkin jar & half cider)
1 dtsp lemon juice
generous grindings of salt & black pepper
Method
STEP 1
Add everything to large, heavy bottomed pan and bring to boil - then a high simmer for approx 1 hr 30 mins, skimming the scum off as it forms.
STEP 2
Sterilise jars whilst waiting - I always wash in soapy water, rinse and dry, then put in oven on lowest setting for 30 mins or so.
STEP 3
Decant pickle into jars - cool mixture into cool jars or warm mixture into warm jars. Label & leave for at least a month (I reckon) but better two months.