Ingredients

  • 1 quart white vinegar
  • 6 cups demerara sugar
  • 5 lbs peeled cored and chopped apples (weight after peeling)
  • 4 ounces fresh grated ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 ounce red chili seeds (in a muslin bag)
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 lb dark seedless raisins
  • 1 (170 g) bag craisins (sweetened dried cranberries)

Method

  • Heat vinegar and sugar, stirring until the sugar is melted.
  • Add apples and remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat so it is just simmering. Continue cooking until it is very dark and a nice consistency apprx 3-4 hours
  • Remove Chili bag after 30 minutes
  • Put in sterilized jars and seal (I use the very small 1/4 pint size jars- this recipe makes 24 This size jar is just the right size for a small dinner party)i