Bengali Apple Chutney

225g onions, finely chopped

700g cooking apples, peeled, cored, roughly chopped

350g soft brown sugar

600ml apple cider vinegar

100g sultanas

20g panch phoran (Bengali 5 spice mix)

15g sea salt

1 teaspoon ground ginger

Cook the onion in boiling water for 5 mins to soften them, then drain

Put all the other ingredients in a large pan, add the onions then bring to the boil slowly to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for about 1 hour until thick, stirring frequently.

Seal in sterilised jars and store for at least 1 month before eating.