Apple Chutney Again

[starone]

Right - I've got all the ingredients in the pan and it is now boiling. Next step is to simmer for 2 hours. I know this might seem elementary to all you expert cooks out there, but do I leave the lid on or off? No laughing and pointing the finger of fun at me!

[Ratty2E]

Lid off, you want it to reduce down and thicken.

[starone]

Thanks ratty - especially as I was going to leave it on!!

[gingejbee]

...but when it goes in the jar. it's lid ON.
But, you knew that bit, didn't you?!

[Ratty2E]

Make sure you keep an eye on it, you don't want it to catch after all the hard work. I love apple and onion chutney I ought to get cooking soon myself.

[Old_Geezer]

I've never made it, but if I were simmering something for 2 hours with the lid off I'd be regularly checking it.

[Old_Geezer]

I do not believe I took 2 minutes to type that :-(

[starone]

All finished and successful. I tasted a bit and it is very nice, so I expect it will be even better when I leave it to mature. I checked it regularly Old Geezer and gave it a stir every time I looked. Probably more than was necessary because I was afraid it might burn, but fortunately all was well. Many thanks for all the help and good suggestions.