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GREEN TOMATO APPLE CHUTNEY Pt. 2

1. In a Dutch oven or a large, heavy bottomed pot, combine tomatoes , apples, onions, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, mustard seeds, gingerroot, salt, hot pepper flakes and cloves. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often.

2. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring often and reducing heat further as mixture thickens, for 40 to 50 minutes. Stir in raisins; cook, stirring often, for about 15 minutes or until thickens. Test for doneness.

3. Ladle into sterilized jars to with in 1/2 inch of rim. Remove any air pockets and adjust headspace , if necessary, by adding chutney' wipe rims. Apply prepared lids and rings; tighten rings just until fingertip - tight.

4. Process jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes. Transfer jars to a towel - lined surface and let rest at room temp. until cooled. Check seals; refrigerate any unsealed jars for up to 3 weeks.

** Test for doneness : Place a spoonful of chutney on a plate. Draw a small spoon through the center. Chutney is done when no liquid seeps into the space. Chutney will thicken more as it cools and should not be overly thick. It should mound on a spoon but fall gently from it.

Finally be sure to let Rancher know how this comes out for you.
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Rancher that is always a problem in every kitchen I imagine. I find myself saying repeatedly during any sort of process in my tiny kitchen "if I only had an island or just one more foot on this counter, or wouldn't it be nice if there was a cutting board by the stove instead of the sink." When I win the lottery(
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) I will design a kitchen that is fit to feed a thousand people and then maybe I will have enough room for everything in my kitchen, including a large fireplace for s'mores and weiner roasting.

Well we do have this long room of the back of the house just off the garage that I'd like to turn into a "Farm" kitchen. I too would have to win the lottery or kill a rich relative if I had one.

I can't wait for that show "How to get away with murder" to start. Then they'd better be looking over their shoulders.
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Trust me we have a lot of things in this family but no rich people.
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I always say, "why couldn't I have been born rich instead of handsome? "
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Remember girls, looks fade, money don't. Besides you can always put a bag over his head!
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The person who says money can't buy everything doesn't know where to shop.
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Quote: I use mine more than I thought I would. And the magnet on the stick is brilliant. It gets used for a lot of things.
I bought mine years ago when it was rather inexpensive. Some of the prices I saw last week were like $18.00 -which is ridiculous. Keep an eye out at garage sales. At least now you will know what you are looking at.
 
Checking back in about the sauerkraut. It took about 4 weeks, seemed like longer, but that was pretty quick for sauerkraut. I canned nine pints from four heads of cabbage in my three gallon crock. It is tastier than the sharp bitter store bought kinds I had had all my life. There was a bit of odor, but not bad, some people put the crock in the basement or garage, but I can't be sure I would remember to check it if I can't see it. I like it so much I am going to start a new batch soon.
 
I have 2 of the magnet-on-a-stick. I absolutely love them. One stays with the canning supplies, the other in my junk drawer for everyday use. I like it because I lift the lids from the center with it, and don't have to use a tongs and risk damaging the sealing ring. One of mine came with my canning starter kit, and one I bought new for $1.25
 

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