Ingredients

  • 2 medium-size papayas
  • 6 firm bananas
  • 3 cups brown sugar
  • 1 lb raisins, seeded
  • 2 cups white wine vinegar
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 4 tablespoons salt
  • 10 1/2 cups pineapple, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon allspice, ground
  • 6 cloves garlic, mashed
  • 1 cup almonds or 1 cup macadamia nuts, blanched
  • 4 tablespoons dried red chilies, ground

Method

  • Pare the papayas and cut into pieces.
  • Simmer sugar and vinegar together for about 20 minutes to form a syrup.
  • Add the salt and all other ingredients.
  • Simmer in a heavy kettle, stirring constantly, for about 1 hour, or till papaya is soft and the mixture is as thick as jam.
  • Seal in hot sterilized jars.
  • Let stand for some days before using.