Christmas recipes - Beetroot Relish Recipe
(Makes approx 12x8oz jars)
Ingredients
1kg raw beetroot, peeled + coarsely shredded (thin julienne strips are ideal if you have a mandolin or food processor that will do this)
750g red or white onions, finely sliced
750g apples, peeled, cored + grated
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500ml red wine or cider vinegar (at least 5% acidity)
500g soft light brown sugar
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2 tbsp peeled + freshly grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, peeled + crushed
2 sticks cinnamon
1 heaped tsp turmeric
2 tsp paprika or cayenne
1 level tsp ground cloves
Zest + juice of 2 oranges
A splash of port (optional)
Method
Put the ingredients in a large stainless steel preserving or heavy-based pan.
Heat the mixture until boiling, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 1½ hours, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the beetroot is tender and the liquid has reduced to a syrup consistency.
Remove the cinnamon sticks. Pot the relish into warm, sterilised jars; fill almost to the brim and seal immediately.
Once cooled, label and store in a cool, dark place; it should keep for a few months. Once opened, keep in the fridge and eat within a week.
