ASDA part of the Wal-Mart family

• 550g cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1kg Asda pitted dates, chopped
• 25g piece root ginger, peeled
• and finely grated
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 600ml Asda white wine vinegar
• 1⁄2tsp ground allspice
• 500g soft brown sugar

1 Put all the ingredients, except the sugar, in a large saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, until the dates and apples start to soften.

2 Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Simmer gently for 45 minutes until thick and syrupy.

3 Spoon into sterilised jars, seal and cool. Store in a cool, dark place for at least 4 weeks, and eat within 3 months. Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 2 weeks.