Old Fashioned Green Tomato Chutney

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 kg (3lb) green tomatoes chopped
• 250gm (1/2lb) onions finely chopped
• 2 1/2 (625ml) cups cider or malt vinegar
• 1 kg cooking apples chopped
• 500g (1lb) brown sugar
• 250 g (1/2 lb) sultanas
• 3 teaspoons mustard powder
• 4 chillies, chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1cm fresh ginger, finely chopped)
• 2 teaspoons salt

Method:

Simmer the onions in a little water until soft. Drain.
Put the onions, tomatoes and remaining ingredients into a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Pour carefully into warm sterilised jars and when cool, seal and label.
Can be used immediately, but flavour will improve if left for a week.