When the lemons are falling from the tree, and the neighbours don’t want anymore, why not make some chutney?
Ingredients
- 4 large lemons
- 225g onions
- 450ml malt vinegar
- 450g sugar
- 115g raisins
- 2tbspn mustard seeds
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
Read: Quick Strawberry Jam
Method
Wash and slice lemons, removing pips. Peel and chop the onions, put in a bowl with lemons, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons salt and leave for 24 hours.
Transfer with the remaining ingredients to a saucepan, bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer until quite tender.
Pour into sterilised jars and seal securely when cool.
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