Green or Red Tomato Chutney (pareve)
makes about 3 cups
1 teaspoon pickling spices
3/4 cup white or malt vinegar
1 large onion, cut in chunks
2 beefsteak tomatoes or 3 medium green tomatoes, unpeeled
and cut in chunks
1 Granny Smith apple, unpeeled and cut in chunks
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup sugar
salt and pepper to taste
Place the pickling spices and vinegar in a large glass
bowl. Heat in the microwave on Medium for 2 minutes. Let
stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Strain and discard
pickling spices. Place onion in food processor and process 5
seconds. Add the tomatoes and apple and process until chunky
(pieces about 1/4-inch) Place the vinegar and chopped tomato
mixture in a heavy, medium saucepan with the dates and
ginger. Cook over low heat, stirring often, until the
consistency of a thick puree, about 15 minutes. Stir in the
sugar. Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Simmer 5
minutes longer. Spoon into jars, cover and refrigerate.
approx. nutrients per tablespoon: calories – 13 protein
– 0g
carbohydrates – 3g fat – 0g cholesterol – 0mg
sodium – 1mg
