Mango Chutney

Ingredients

• 3 cups distilled white vinegar
• 6 cups white sugar
• 6 cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 4 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 5 small red hot chile peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup fresh ginger root, chopped
• 16 cups sliced, semi-ripe mangos
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Directions

In a large saucepan combine vinegar, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, chile peppers and salt. Bring to a boil; boil for 1/2 hour.

Stir in onions, garlic, golden raisins, raisins and ginger and boil for another 1/2 hour.

Stir in mangos (and almonds if using), reduce heat to low and simmer for 1/2 hour. Pour mixture into sterilized jars, to 1/2 inch below lid level, and seal.