Mirj's Backyard Chutney

• 1 lb assorted dried fruit (apricots and dates are best)
• 3 tart apples, peeled,cored and coarsely chopped
• 1 lb fresh plums or 1 lb apricots or 1 lb loquats or 1 lb peach
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup seedless raisin
• 3 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 cups vinegar (cider is best)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 12 teaspoon cayenne (or less if you don't like it hot)

1. Combine all the ingredients in a heavy pot and bring to the boil.
2. Turn down the heat, cover and simmer for about 2 hours, until thick.
3. Give it a good stir every 10 minutes or so.
4. I like to mash it down at the end with a potato masher, but you can leave it with larger pieces of fruit if you like.
5. Spoon into sterilized jars.
6. Keeps in the fridge forever.
7. Warning: if you have plants near your stove it would be a good idea to remove them, the fumes from the vinegar can be a little strong.

dates, apples, fresh plums, onion, seedless raisin, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, ground ginger, cayenne

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mirjs-backyard-chutney-93825 (may not work)