Ingredients

  • a 28- to 32-ounce can whole tomatoes with juice, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • zest of 1 lemon, removed with vegetable peeler and minced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup dried currants
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Method

  • In a heavy kettle combine all ingredients.
  • Cook mixture over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes more, or until thickened and reduced to about 2 1/2 cups.
  • Chutney keeps chilled, covered, 3 months.