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  • 3lb (1.3kg) beetroot ,cooked
  • 1lb (450g) onions, chopped
  • 2 pints (1.1 litres) vinegar
  • 1lb (450g) cooking apples peeled & chopped
  • 1lb (450g) seedless raisins or dates chopped
  • 3 tablespoons ground ginger
  • 1 tesspoon salt
  • 2lb granulated sugar
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    Method

    • step 1

      Peel and cut the beetroot into cubes or mash well if a smoother chutney preferred.
    • step 2

      Place onion in large preserving pan with a little vinegar , cook for a few min till onions soft. Add the apples, raisins or dates and continue cooking until pulpy.
    • step 3

      Add the beetroot , ginger, salt and half the remaining vinegar . Simmer gently until thick.
    • step 4

      Stir in sugar and remaining vinegar and cook until till thick again.
    • step 5

      Pot into cooled , sterilised jars, seal with a vinegar proof lid & label . Store for 6-8 weeks before using .
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    debsclaphamtIcFDobb

    Absolutely lovely and a huge hit with family and friends. Could do with timings when simmering but other than that, perfect. I've used pretty jars and given as gifts.

    confounder

    This appears to be duplicated verbatim from the Women's Institute book: Homemade Jams and Chutneys

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