Blackberry Chutney - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 inch piece gingerroot, finely chopped
2 red chilies, finely chopped
1 lb blackberry
45 g caster sugar
30 ml red wine vinegar

Preparation

Heat oil in heavy based saucepan.
add red onion, ginger and chilli.
fry gently 4-5 mins till soft.
add blackberries and cook 4 mins, stirring now and then.
add sugar and vinegar and mix well.
bring to boil and simmer for 25-20 mins until thickened.
spoon into hot sterilised jars when still hot.
Cover with wax paper discs and cool.
once cool seal and store until needed.
NOTE I have made this with the addition of 3 tbsp Port or Brandy and it was none the worse for it!