Instructions: Sterilize jars and lids: Wash 5 (1/2-pint) jars, lids, and screw bands in hot soapy water, then rinse well. Dry screw bands. Put jars and lids on a rack in a boiling-water canner or an 8- to 10-quart deep pot and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Heat water until an instant-read thermometer registers 180 degrees. Do not let boil. Keep jars submerged in hot water, covered, until ready to use.

Tie cinnamon stick, peppercorns, coriander seeds, and cloves in a cheesecloth bag and put in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a rolling boil over moderate heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until thick, about 1 1/4 hours. Discard cheesecloth bag.

Drain jars upside down on a clean kitchen towel 1 minute, then invert. Ladle chutney into jars, leaving 1/4-inch of space at top, then run a thin knife between chutney and jar to eliminate air bubbles.

Seal, process, and store filled jars: Wipe off rims of filled jars with a clean, damp kitchen towel, then firmly screw on lids with screw bands. Put sealed jars on a rack in a boiling-water canner or an 8- to 10-quart deep pot and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, covered. Boil for 10 minutes (for 1/2-pint jars), then transfer with tongs to a towel-lined surface to cool.

Jars will seal (if you hear a ping, that signals that the vacuum formed at the top of the jar has made the lid concave) and preserves will thicken as they cool. After jars have cooled 12 to 24 hours, press center of each lid to check that its concave, then remove screw band and try to lift off lid with your fingertips. If you cant, the lid has a good seal.

Let chutney stand in jars at least 1 month for flavors to develop. Try this with grilled shrimp or fish, or on grilled chicken or cheese sandwiches.

This recipe yields 4 to 5 (1/2-pint) jars.

Yield: 4 to 5 half-pints

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