Quince and apple chutney

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 300 g quince(s) – pulp, without core and peel
• 300 g apples, without core and peel
• 200 g sugar
• Salt to taste, approx. 1/4 – 1/2 tsp
• 2 shallots
• 1 small red chili pepper(s)
• 1 piece(s) ginger, walnut-sized
• 100 ml apple juice
• 50 ml apple cider vinegar
• 1 piece(s) star anise
• 1 stalk(s) cinnamon

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Rest time approx. 1 hour; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 50 minutes

Finely dice the quinces and apples, mix with sugar and salt, and let the liquid steep for about an hour. Add the peeled, finely diced shallots and chili pepper (without seeds), as well as the peeled and grated ginger. Pour in the apple juice and vinegar, and add the spices. Simmer, stirring, until the mixture thickens (about 30 minutes). Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise, and ladle the chutney into prepared twist-off jars while still hot. It pairs well with cheese and cold roasts.