Mango chutney

With Christmas preparations in full swing around here, I managed to squeeze in some time to make my own mango chutney.

I have always wanted to do my own preserving and I finally took the leap and made something.

It was a lot of fun.

I had all the ingredients in the pot, ready to go when I realised that I did not have enough cider vinegar.

500ml!

Wow, that used up the 400ml I had at home - the one I have had for about two years, since when I use it, I add a drop to my salad dressing.

I had to get Annie and Xavier into the car, Annie dressed up in her silks as a fairy princess, Xavier dressed up in his birthday suit since he has taken it upon himself to learn to use the toilet.

I whipped some clothes on the little man and popped out to the shops, where the check out lady said, "Oh, did you forget something?"

I had been there an hour before getting the apricots for the chutney!

(Note to self: read QUANTITIES next time)

Anyway, we got back home and I made my chutney.

It was really easy.

Now, I need to wait three weeks before I can open it!

I do have one question though.

I didn't manage to fill one of the jars to the top.

Is this ok or is it necessary for there to be no air in the jar?

I am sure that one of my wonderful readers will have an answer for me.

Blessings to you.