Spiced Pumpkin Chutney Food

PUMPKIN CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Put all of the ingredients, EXCEPT FOR THE SUGAR AND SALT, in a large pan. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer till pumpkin is tender.
• Add the sugar and salt, return to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer again for one hour till the mixture is thick.
• ladle the chutney into hot sterilised jars and seal.
• Ready to eat in four weeks and will keep for 2 years.

SPICED PUMPKIN CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Dice pumpkin. Place in wide saucepan with remaining ingredients. Mix well.
• Place pan over medium-high heat, bring to boil, then reduce to medium-low. Simmer uncovered until pumpkin is very tender and liquid has thickened, 45 minutes to an hour. (If chutney thickens but pumpkin is not soft, partially cover, cook as needed.)
• While chutney cooks, sterilize two one-pint canning jars and their lids in boiling water for several minutes. When chutney is ready, spoon it into jars, cover with lids and allow to cool. Can be stored unopened at room temperature for up to three months.

MOIST PUMPKIN TUBE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves; add to egg mixture alternately with pumpkin, beating well after each addition. , Transfer to a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake 60-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack. Remove pan and cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.