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.
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: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
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Cupcakes and Cornwall says
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
Karen says
ooo my Mum used to make this one from the same book!!!!
How long does it keep Janice? X
Judy says
Still getting used to your jargon. Could this be called a chutney?
Janice says
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!
The imPerfect Houswife says
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".
kate the bake says
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)!
Janice says
You need to read my blog with a SCOTTISH accent!
[email protected] says
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~
Weekend Carnivore says
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.