Blueberry Chutney

Ingredients

• 900 g (2lb) fresh blueberries
• 2 red onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2.5cm (1in) fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
• 1 lime, juice and zest
• 2 red chillies, chopped
• 150 g (3/4 cup) brown sugar
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) red wine vinegar
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) balsamic vinegar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 4 cardamom pods, crushed

Instructions

1. 1

   Place all the ingredients in a large, heavy bottomed pot and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 1 hour. Give it a stir every now and then.

3. 3

   If the chutney hasn’t thickened, cook for 10 minutes more or until no excess liquid is detected.

4. 4

   Season to taste, then spoon into hot, sterilised jars. Seal and then let it cool down.

5. 5

   Leave for a month to mature. Enjoy!