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Here’s another idea to use up your apples and pumpkins. I’ve re-used a picture from last year, this was the most amazing sweet chutney to eat with cold meat or salad. You have to prepare the spiced vinegar in advance. 3/4 pint of malt vinegar boiled up with some of your favourite Christmas spices. I use star anise, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg. Bring to the boil then leave to infuse for 24hours.
4lbs cooking apples1lb pumpkin cut into half inch cubes1lb red onion3oz grated ginger10oz brown sugarrind and juice of an orange4oz dried cranberries4oz dried mixed fruit1/2 pint gluhwein (mulled wine)3/4 pint spiced vinegarSalt
Put all the ingredients in a large saucepan except the sugar. Simmer the chutney for at least 30 minutes or until reduced. There is enough pectin in the apples and pumpkins for a good set. I found that the pumpkin does not disolve but stays in chunks so you can cut bigger chunks if you like them in your chutney! You can add more of your favourite Christmas spices to the mixture. Add the sugar and simmer until reduced further. Bottle in sterilized jars and store till needed.