The last of the apricots have now been picked from the tree and turned into chutney.

This was my first time making chutney and i must say i am quietly quite impressed. I figured we had enough jam and were all caked out. I feel like a pioneer woman preparing for winter. Here is the recipe;

APRICOT CHUTNEY

1 1/2 kg apricots (weighed after stone is removed)

500 g chopped red oinions

750 g sugar

1 cup vinegar

1 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tsp curry powder

1 tsp chilli

1 tsp salt

1 tsp all spice

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger

mix all ingredients together and boil for 1 hr. Then bottle in sterilised jars.

This recipe made 8 jars.

After i had finished the chutney and the jars sat on the bench cooling i had a feeling satisfaction and i smiled to my self. So much of the work I do around here ( cleaning, folding, wiping, sorting, shelving, shopping) is invisible that it is nice to see a product. I know that life is also about the process but sometimes it is also satisfying to have a product too.

The apricots may be finished but the plums are just beginning. Plum cake anyone?