Pawpaw-Tomato-Jalapeno Chutney

• 1/4 - 1/3 cups granulated white sugar
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoons finely chopped jalapenos or other green chilies
• 1/2 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 3 - 4 cups ripe pawpaw, chopped
• 2 limes, juiced and finely zested
• 1 - 2 tablespoons cilantro stems, chopped (optional)

1. In a pot, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 a cup of water. Stir and let look for a minute or two before adding the green chilies and chopped tomatoes
2. Let cook for 2 - 3 minutes, or till the tomatoes 'glaze' and take on some shine
3. Add the pawpaw, stir and let cook for 10 - 15 minutes with the lid off, stirring often till pawpaw is 'cooked' and translucent. (I like a mix of pureed and chunky so while in the pot, I mash gently)
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice and half of the lime zest. Check and add more lime zest if desired.
5. I've never canned these - I don't know if the composition lends itself to canning. Instead, I refrigerate some, for up to 3 days and freeze the rest in small batches, for up to 3 months, pulling out and allowing it thaw in the fridge when needed.rnrnI like it best served cold.

white sugar, green chilies, fresh tomatoes, pawpaw, cilantro stems

Taken from food52.com/recipes/77056-pawpaw-tomato-jalapeno-chutney (may not work)