Papaya Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 quart chopped papaya
• 2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped cooking apple
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons canned, chopped green chiles
• 1 tablespoon chopped candied ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients, except almonds, in a stainless steel stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add almonds; cook, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash fruit mixture lightly with a potato masher.
2. Quickly ladle chutney into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw bands tight. Process in boiling-water bath 10 minutes.