Apple Chutney, Lincolnshire Day, Mr Huda's, Chilli

Well a late blog I?m afraid, could make a list of excuses but thought it was better just to get on with it!

With Halloween looming I am coming up with some pumpkin recipes today so they will be in next weeks blogg. We have been sent some Canadian wild rice mixes to try and so far they are looking good so they will no doubt be incorporated into the pumpkin somehow!

Last week I was with Mr Huda in Binns in Lincoln joining in the Lincolnshire day exhibitions. We cooked up some Chicken Tikka and some Spiced meat balls which went down a treat with everyone that tried them. Exhibiting next to us was Deborah from Gringley Gringos who grows chillis and makes some fantastic products with them. I bought a good selection of her products and have to say I think I am becoming addicted to the Grape Jelly with Thai Chilli and the Lime and Coriander Chilli Jelly is one of the nicest things I have tasted lately. I will try and incorporate some of it into a recipe before I eat it all ! Visit their web site www.gringleygringo.com

This weeks recipe will help you use up all your wind fall apples that are now in abundance. Its really easy will make you a couple of good sized jars and will keep for about 3-5 months unopened. Once you open it, it won?t last long at all?..


Apple Chutney
15 tart apples - peeled, cored, and finely chopped
1 med onion, quartered
2 inch pieces fresh ginger root, peeled and left whole
235 ml white wine vinegar
100 g white sugar
110 g brown sugar
1 pinch of cinnamon
1 pinch white pepper
A pinch ground cardamom
A pinch of nutmeg
In a saucepan, mix the apples, onion, ginger, vinegar, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, white pepper, cardamom, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples are tender. Mix in some water if necessary to keep the ingredients moist. Remove the onion and ginger, and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
It?s great served with cheese or just on the side of some pork steaks.
We have a quiet weekend this week so I will be in my kitchen for most of it cooking up things with wild rice, pumpkins and chilli jam! Watch this space!

Thanks for reading, have a great week.