Hawaiian Papaya Chutney

Ingredients

• 2 medium-size papayas
• 6 firm bananas
• 3 cups brown sugar
• 1 lb raisins, seeded
• 2 cups white wine vinegar
• 2 whole cloves
• 4 tablespoons salt
• 10 1/2 cups pineapple, crushed
• 1 teaspoon allspice, ground
• 6 cloves garlic, mashed
• 1 cup almonds or macadamia nuts, blanched
• 4 tablespoons dried red chilies, ground

Directions

1. 1

   Pare the papayas and cut into pieces.

2. 2

   Simmer sugar and vinegar together for about 20 minutes to form a syrup.

3. 3

   Add the salt and all other ingredients.

4. 4

   Simmer in a heavy kettle, stirring constantly, for about 1 hour, or till papaya is soft and the mixture is as thick as jam.

5. 5

   Seal in hot sterilized jars.

6. 6

   Let stand for some days before using.