Blackberry and Apple Chutney

Makes about 2 lbs. (900g)

Description/Notes:

A microwave recipe for using those blackberries you picked on your day out in the country

Ingredients:

12 oz. (350g) blackberries, hulled

quarter pint (140ml) pickling vinegar

1 small onion, chopped

12 oz. (350g) cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped

4 oz. (100g) raisins

half a teaspoon of salt

half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper

half a teaspoon ground mace

4 oz. (100g) light brown soft sugar

Cooking Instructions:

Place the blackberries and vinegar in a large bowl
Cook on Full (100%) for 7 minutes, stirring once
Sieve to remove pips
Place onion in a large bowl, cover and cook on Full (100%) for 2 minutes
Add apple, raisins, salt and spices
Cover and cook on Full (100%) for 5 minutes
Add blackberry puree and sugar then cook on Full (100%) uncovered for 16 minutes, stirring every few minutes
spoon into clean hot jars, seal and label