Title: Banana Ginger Chutney
Categories: Relish Fruit
Yield: 11 1/2 pints

12		Ripe bananas (about 3 lbs.)
2	lb	Bermuda onions
2	c	Pitted dates (1 lb.)
2/3	c	Molasses
1	c	Water
1/2	ts	Ground ginger
2	c	Cider vinegar
1	ts	Ground allspice
1	ts	Salt

Peel and cut the bananas and onions into small pieces; chop the dates into small pieces. Combine the bananas, onions and dates with the remaining ingredients, mixing well. Turn mixture into a stone casserole or crock and cook this mixture, uncovered, in a 325F. oven until it is a rich brown in color, about 1 hour. Ladle into hot sterilized jars and seal immediately.

This may be used with meats or with sour cream in crepes.

Submitted by John Hartman Indianapolis, IN 1996

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