Fruit Chutney (Similar to Mrs Balls)

• 7 oz. dried pears, chopped
• 7 oz. dried apricots, chopped
• 7 oz. dates, chopped
• 7 oz. dried apple rings, chopped
• 7 oz. sultanas
• 1 qt. water
• 1/2 qt. cider vinegar
• 14-1/8 oz. brown sugar
• oz. chili powder
• oz. turmeric
• oz. freshly grated nutmeg
• oz. freshly ground ginger
• 1 clove garlic, crushed

1. Place the fruit and water in a large bowl.
2. Cover the bowl and leave it overnight.
3. Combine the undrained fruit mixture with the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan.
4. Simmer over low heat, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved.
5. Bring to the boil then simmer over low heat uncovered, for about 1 1/2 hours, or until thick, stirring occasionally.
6. Pour into clean warm jars while hot.
7. Fill to within 1.5 cm of the top and cover tightly with airtight, plastic screw-on or pop-on lids, not metal ones, which will corrode from the action of the spices and vinegar.
8. Leave to mature in a cool, dry, dark place for 6-8 weeks before use.

dried apricots, dates, apple rings, sultanas, water, cider vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, turmeric, nutmeg, freshly ground ginger, clove garlic

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/20595 (may not work)