Apple Chutney – the Perfect Sauce for Christmas Pie

• Bramley apples300 г середніх г

  peeled, cored, coarsely chopped (weight after preparation, about 3 apples)

• Braeburn apples↗300 г середніх г

  peeled, cored, finely chopped (weight after preparation, about 4 apples)

• raisins↗80 г г
• ground nutmeg↗½ ч. л. ч. л.
• ground cinnamon↗1 ч. л. ч. л.
• golden fine sugar↗250 г г
• fine sea salt1 ч. л. ч. л.
• apple cider vinegar↗400 мл мл

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Transfer all ingredients to a large saucepan, bring to a medium‑low heat and, stirring frequently, melt the sugar until the mixture reaches a syrup‑like consistency.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat to minimum and simmer for another 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the chutney thickens and holds its shape when stirred with a wooden spoon.

3. 3

   Divide the finished chutney into two sterilized 324 ml jars (see tip below), seal with lids and let cool. Store in a cool, dark place for up to three months; once opened, consume within two weeks.