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Expand1 tablespoon Olive Oil Ask a question about this ingredient
5 med-Red onions, peeled & finely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cloves-Garlic, peeled & finely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 pounds Apples, cored & roughly chopped, not peeled Ask a question about this ingredient
5 pounds Yellow tomatoes, ripe & finely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
11/2 cups Sugar, turbinado (raw) or brown Ask a question about this ingredient
11/2 cups Red wine vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
6 cloves Ask a question about this ingredient
2 Cinnamon sticks Ask a question about this ingredient
3 Bay Leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
12 Juniper berries (or 6oz Gin) Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup Water to thin if necessary.. Ask a question about this ingredient
Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
Place a large cast iron pan on low heat and add the olive oil. Add and sweat the onions gently for 10 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the garlic to the pan and sweat for a minute, then add the apples and tomatoes. Stir in the sugar and red-wine vinegar.
Ask a question about this stepIn a cheese cloth, combine the cloves, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and juniper berries (or gin if you don’t have access to juniper berries) and drop into the pan. Stir the mixture to combine all the ingredients, and then turn heat to low and cook gently for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally to make sure that the mixture doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Add ¼ cup of water if it gets too thick or sticks.
Ask a question about this stepWhen it has cooked down to a glossy, pulpy sauce add a generous pinch of salt and a few grindings of pepper to taste. If you want a smooth ketchup, add to blender or food processor and puree. Allow to cool, then spoon into one large or two small, sterilized jars. Seal and store in a cool, dark place. Use within a few months and keep in the fridge once opened.
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