feijoa chutney

This recipe has come in from a sister-in-law in New Zealand. I love the simplicity of it and the fact that it is tried and tested and part of the family heritage. Well, my husband’s family anyway.

FEIJOA CHUTNEY

Ingredients

• 2 lb fejoas
• 2 med onions
• 2 apples
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 oz mixed spice
• 15 oz malt vinegar
• 1 lb brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

1. Peel and chop fruit and veg.
2. Add vinegar and boil slowly (I guess this means simmer) 1/2 hr stirring.
3. Add remaining ingredients and boil 1/2 – 3/4 hr until well blended.