• Apple and ginger chutney is a great way to spice up your cooking with some yummy flavours. Chutney has a distinctive light spice to it, which is delicious with the sweet apple. Tart, spicy and amazing with pork or game. 

    Apple and ginger chutney

    Serves: Makes 2 small jars
    Cooking Time: 30 mins

    Ingredients

    • 15ml (1 tbsp) olive or avocado oil
    • 1 small onion, chopped
    • 100g fresh ginger, chopped
    • 1 red chilli, sliced
    • 5ml (1 tsp) mustard seeds
    • 5ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
    • 8 small – medium green apples, chopped
    • 150g (¾ cup) light brown sugar
    • 300ml red wine vinegar

    Instructions

    1

    Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and fry gently until soft and translucent.

    2

    Add the ginger, chilli, mustard seeds and cinnamon. Fry for 1 minute.

    3

    Add the apples, sugar and vinegar, and mix well.

    4

    Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes, or until the apples have softened and most of the vinegar has evaporated (the apples should be soft but still intact). 5 Remove from heat and cool completely before spooning into sterilised preserving jars.