4lb cucumber(peeled and seeded)
3oz salt
2lb cooking apples
1lb onions
4oz sultanas
1lb sugar
mixed bruised ginger chillies and black pepper
2pts white vinegar
Place chopped flesh of cucumber in bowl, sprinkling each layer with salt, and leave overnight. wash and drain thoroughly.
Put in a pan with a little vinegar, the finely chopped onions, peeled and cored apples also finely chopped, sultanas and spices tied in a muslin bag. Low heat. When soft add the remaining vinegar and sugar, and simmer until thick. Do not allow it to stick to the bottom of the pan. Remove spices before potting up in clean warm sterile jars.
Store cold jars in a dry, cool dark cupboard until it is eaten. Eat after 3 months.
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