Apple Tamarind Chutney



	Apple Tamarind Chutney condiments 3 firm tart apples; such as york or granny sm 2 onions; chopped 1 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup cider vinegar 3/4 cup golden raisins 2 jalapeno peppers; seeded and minced 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate or 2 teaspoon molasses mixed with 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon fresh ginger; minced 1 tablespoon mustard seed 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seed (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine apples, onions, brown sugar, vinegar, raisins, jalapenos, tamarind concentrate or molasses with lime juice, ginger, mustard seed, fenugreek seed (if using), salt, cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and the chutney is thick, about 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Transfer to clean jars (the chutney will keep about 2 months in the refrigerator). Alternatively, pack hot chutney into half pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Seal with canning lids and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. Store jars in a cool dry place. Makes about 3 cups. Source: Eating Well-Entertaining January 1997 From: EGFK15B, Catherine Leslie, Prodigy, 11/9/96 >From the MM database of Judi M. Phelps. jphelps@slip.net or jphelps@best.com