Brown sauce, a British and Canadian favorite condiment that adds zing to any dish, can be hard to come by. Here's a recipe for canning from summer plums.
Preparation Time
60 mins
Cooking Time
3 hr 15 mins
Total Time
4 hr 15 mins
Calories
32 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Place apples, plums, and onions into the bowl of a food processor, working in batches; pulse until fine. Transfer ground fruit and onions to a large pot; stir in malt vinegar, sugar, salt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cayenne pepper until well combined. Bring to a simmer over low heat until brown and thickened, 3 to 4 hours.
Step 3
Inspect 15 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until brown sauce is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
Step 4
Pack sauce into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
Step 5
Remove jars from stockpot; place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Store in a cool, dark area.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
10 cups peeled, cored, and roughly chopped tart apples
