Plum Chutney

Ingredients

• 2 quarts Italian plums
• 3 cups cranberries
• 6 large jalapeno peppers
• 1 cup minced fresh ginger
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon whole cardamom pod
• 12 kaffir lime leaves

Directions

1. 1

   Wash, pit and chop the plums.

2. 2

   Wearing gloves, stem, seed and chop the peppers.

3. 3

   Put the plums, cranberries and peppers in a large kettle.

4. 4

   Add the ginger, peeled and grated.

5. 5

   Add the water, sugar, vinegar and spices.

6. 6

   Put the jars into a large canning kettle, and cover with water to an inch above the tops of the jars.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes to sterilize.

8. 8

   Simmer the fruit mixture until thickened, about 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the keffir lime leaves and cardamom.

10. 10

    Pack into hot sterilized jars and seal with lids sterilized according to the manufacturers instructions.

11. 11

    (Generally, boil for 5 minutes.) Boiling water process 15 minutes.