HOMEMADE SWEET CHILLI SAUCE
500 g long fresh red chillies, stems trimmed
3 garlic cloves, peeled
750 ml white vinegar
645 g caster sugar
Halve 100 g of the chillies and place in the bowl of a food processor.
Halve and deseed the remaining chillies.
Coarsely chop and place in the food processor.
Add garlic and 250 ml white vinegar. Process until finely chopped.
Place the chilli mixture, remaining vinegar and caster sugar in a large saucepan over a low heat.
Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the sugar dissolves.
Increase heat to high and bring to the boil
Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 35 – 40 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Pour into sterilised airtight bottles and seal.
Recipe posted by Louise Groenewald
