1 lb. stoneless dates
1 lb. apples
1 lb. onions
1 lb. sultanas
1 lb. brown sugar
2 1/2 c. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. pickling spices, tied in a muslin bag
small piece ginger
Mince the dates, apples and onions and place in a large pan. Add the sultanas and stir in the sugar. Add all the other ingredients and stir well, but make sure the bag of spices and the ginger are identifiable. Leave for 24 hours but stir occasionally (once every 4 hours or so). Remove the bag of spices and ginger. Bottle and store in a coolish place.
Great eaters and great sleepers are incapable of anything else that is great. ~Henry IV of France
To prevent rice from sticking to the pot when it's cooking, spray the bottom with and sides with nonstick vegetable spray before you add water or rice.