Green Apple Tomato Jalapeno Chutney
The heat level can vary among jalapeno peppers, so if your peppers
taste particularly hot, you may want to use fewer.
1 1/2 lb. (about 4) ripe green or yellow apples, such as Crispin,
Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, or Newtown Pippin
1 large papaya (about 1 lb.), peeled, seeded, and
cut up
2 medium onions, cut up
1 medium red sweet pepper, cut up
8 small fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut up
(about 1/2 cup)(*)
1 1/4 cups cider or white vinegar
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1 Tbsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
Wash, core, and cut up the apples. Use a food processor to chop the
apples, papaya, onions, red sweet pepper, and jalapeno peppers,
processing the ingredients in about five batches. Or, finely chop
the fruits and vegetables with a sharp knife. (You should have about
6 cups total chopped mixture.)
In a 4-quart pot combine the chopped fruits and vegetables, vinegar,
sugar, raisins, mustard, and salt. Bring the mixture to boiling,
stirring to dissolve sugar; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 30
minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ladle the hot chutney into hot, sterilized half-pint canning jars,
leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims with a clean, damp cloth
(this helps the jars to seal better). Place prepared lids on jars.
Add screw bands, tightening according to the manufacturer's
directions. Set each jar into a boiling-water canner as it is
filled, making sure the jars do not touch each other. Process in the
canner for 10 minutes (start timing when the water boils). Remove
the jars from the canner; cool jars on racks, allowing space between
the jars. Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening.
Makes about 7 half-pints.
(*) Note: Because jalapeno peppers contain volatile oils that can
burn skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with the peppers as much as
possible. Wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands touch
the chili peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and
water.
Nutrition facts per tablespoon: 17 car., 0 g total fat (0 g sat.
fat), 0 mg chol., 39 mg sodium, 4 g carbo., 0 g fiber, 0 g pro.
Daily Values: 0% vit. A, 3% vit. C, 0% calcium, 0% iron.
Serving suggestion: Spoon this spicy blend over grilled chicken or
seafood, or stir a spoonful into a dressing for fruit salads. |