Ingredients

  • 8 -10 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped (have used 9 teaspoons of the prechopped from the jar)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped (seeds left in)
  • 12 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1 12 tablespoons ginger, chopped
  • 1 14 cups red wine vinegar
  • 1 12 lbs tomatoes, very ripe, peeled and chopped
  • 1 12 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (not in oil)
  • 3 tablespoons raisins, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons blanched almonds, chopped

Method

  • Put garlic, onion, chipoltes, adobo sauce, ginger and 1/4 cup vinegar into blender or food processor and blend on high until smooth.
  • In a Non-reactive (I use an enamel coated) pan place tomatoes and there juice, the remaining cup of vinegar, sugar and salt.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add garlic mixture from blender.
  • Lower heat and simmer uncovered for about 2 hours or until chutney becomes thick.
  • Will need to stir occasionally, with more frequent stirring as it thickens.
  • Will cook down to between 1.5 and 2 cups and should be as thick as honey.
  • Stir in chopped sundried tomatoes, raisens, and almonds.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Bottle and refrigerate.