Lemon & Date Chutney

Name: Lemon & Date Chutney
Ingredients: 6 lemons, zest of, finely chop the flesh; 100 ml lemon juice, extra; 2 tablespoons salt; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 100 ml cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated; 1 teaspoon cardamom seed, ground; 1 teaspoon coriander seed, ground; 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes; 225 g brown sugar; 200 g dates, chopped small

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

6 lemons, zest of, finely chop the flesh
100 ml lemon juice, extra
2 tablespoons salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
100 ml cider vinegar
1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated
1 teaspoon cardamom seed, ground
1 teaspoon coriander seed, ground
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
225 g brown sugar
200 g dates, chopped small

Directions

1

Mix together lemon, zest, extra lemon juice and salt. Let sit overnight.
2

Combine all ingredients, except sugar and dates, in a heavy pan.
3

Bring to a boil.
4

Then lower temperature and simmer for 5 minutes.
5

Add sugar and dates, stir well and simmer for 45-60 minutes, until thick and reduced.
6

Stir regularly to prevent sticking.
7

Pour into sterilised jars.
8

Let the chutney mature for 6 weeks.