Green Tomato Chutney - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 lbs green tomatoes
    3 lbs apples (I prefer green)
    3 lbs onions
    1 lb raisins
    1 1/2 quarts vinegar, plus
    1 pint vinegar (any kind)
    2 tablespoons dry mustard
    2 tablespoons whole pickling spices
    1 1/2 lbs brown sugar
    2 tablespoons salt
    2 teaspoons white pepper
    1 teaspoon cayenne
    2 teaspoons ground ginger
Preparation
    Skin (or not- its your choice) tomatoes.
    Pare& core apples.
    Peel onions.
    Chop the whole lot as finely as you like it- or until your arm gets tired!
    Put everything into a LARGE, heavy pot.
    Add raisins& first amount of vinegar.
    Cook until, about 1/2 hour.
    Meanwhile, dissolve mustard in 2nd amount of vinegar& add to pot.
    Tie pickling spice into a square of cheesecloth& add to pot.
    Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot& bring to a boil.
    Reduce heat& simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 2 hours.
    Remove cheesecloth spice bag& pour hot mixture into sterilized jars.

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