Sweet Brown Pickle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 ounces carrots, cut into 3 mm cubes
1/4 medium swede, cut into 3 mm cubes
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 ounce dates, finely chopped
1/4 cauliflower, finely chopped
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 medium apple, finely chopped
1/2 medium unpeeled zucchini, finely chopped
4 sweet gherkins, finely chopped
2 ounces dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 ounces malt vinegar, or cider vinegar
1/4 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
caramel coloring (e.g. liquid browning, as required or desired. The commercial brand of this pickle is dark brown in c)

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients except the caramel colouring in a large saucepan.
Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cook until the swede is cooked through but still firm, about 11/2 to 2 hours.
Add the caramel colouring until the colour is dark brown.
Bottle and seal.
The flavour will improve if the pickle is allowed to age for a few weeks before using.