Beetroot, apple and date chutney. Photo / Babiche Martens.
Beetroot, apple and date chutney. Photo / Babiche Martens.
Beetroot, apple and date chutney
Makes 8 cups
• 2 red onions, diced • 1kg raw beetroot, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes • 2 apples, cut into 1cm cubes • 500ml red wine vinegar • 500g white sugar • 1 Tbsp yellow mustard seeds • 1 Tbsp grated ginger • 1 cup stoneless dates, dry orfresh • 1 Tbsp ground coriander • 1 tsp ground cloves • 1 tsp cinnamon
1. In a large pot, place onion, beetroot, apples, vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, ginger, dates, coriander, cloves and cinnamon.
2. Bring slowly to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then continue to simmer for 1¼ hours until apples are mushy and beetroot tender and soft. Stir occasionally during cooking.
