Easy Apple Pickle is a crunchy sweet and sour pickle that, surprisingly, is not cooked at all. It’s the perfect accompaniment to cheeses and cold meats and is a long time favourite in my kitchen.
How to make Easy Apple Pickle
Peel the onions, peel and core the apples
I use my food processer to chop the onions, apples, and dates. You can also use an electric mincer or a hand mincer. 
Put the fruit and onions in a large bowl and add the vinegar
Mix in the sultanas, sugar, salt and cayenne pepper.
Cover with a cloth and leave for 24 hours.
Pack into warm, clean jars, cover, seal and label. Put the jars in a cool dark place for about 2 months before using it. More Chutneys and Pickles from Farmersgirl Kitchen
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Easy Apple Pickle
A fresh and zingy pickle that goes perfectly with cheese and cold meats.
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Calories: 59kcal
Ingredients
- 450 g onions peeled
- 675 g cooking apples peeled and cored
- 450 g stoned dates
- 450 g sultanas
- 450 g soft brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 550 ml ready spiced malt vinegar
Instructions
- Mince the onions, apples and dates in a large bowl
- Add the vinegar
- Mix in the sultanas, sugar, salt and cayenne pepper.
- Cover with a cloth and leave for 24 hours.
- Pack into warm, clean jars, cover, seal and label. Put the jars in a cool dark place for about 2 months before using.
Notes
Makes approximately 6 standard 380 ml (1lb) jars of pickle.
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
Hooray! Another apple recipe! I need them to get through the glut of apples in my kitchen. Thanks Farmersgirl. I'll make this at the weekend x
ooo my Mum used to make this one from the same book!!!!
How long does it keep Janice? X
Still getting used to your jargon. Could this be called a chutney?
Judy – It is a sort of a chutney, but I would consider chutney to be something cooked and pickle is something uncooked but preserved in vinegar. You do use them in the same way though.
Karen – that makes me feel even older and I KNOW I am not as old as your mum!
I have never heard of that but hey, I'm up for anything! I read your blog with an English accent, just so you know. New recipes…I'm ALL about those!!!!!! Can't wait to come back ~ ♥ I love how you all say "mum".
I had forgotten all about home & freezer digest, my mum used to read it. If I remember rightly they were useful and practical. Must look out for some at junk shops to rediscover more childhood recipes (and chores)!
You need to read my blog with a SCOTTISH accent!
sultanas ? i had to do a search to find this one… RASISNS!
this looks so good, will have to put it on my short list of new recipes to try! thanks for sharing…
gretchen~
I really need to learn how to do preserves. For some reason it is something that has passed me by but I am getting itchy to learn.