Banana Chutney - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups vinegar (I use cider)
6 -7 ripe bananas, chopped
1 lb onion, chopped
7 ounces dates, stones removed and chopped
4 ounces dried prunes, stones removed and chopped
1 red chili pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, finely chopped
1 coarsely grated carrot
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1 cinnamon stick
10 ounces brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dried shredded coconut
2 tablespoons dark rum

Preparation

Except for the coconut and the rum put all the other ingredients in a large pan, mix well, put on the stove and bring to the boil, stirring at regular intervals.
Leave to simmer for approx 20-25 minutes, don't forget to stir, and then add the coconut and the rum.
Cook for another 10 minutes until the chutney has thickened and turned a dark color Remove the cinnamon stick.
Put into warm clean jars, seal, and label when cold.
Let mature for at least 4 weeks and keep in a cool dark place.