Beetroot Relish

This makes a great Christmas present with the vibrant red-purple colour.

• 1 kg fresh beetroot
• 700 grams finely chopped onions
• 2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 1/2 cups white sugar
• 500 ml malt vinegar
• 2 Tbsp cornflour

1. Put washed beetroot into a pot and bring to boil
2. Boil for about 45 minutes until tender
3. Skin and chop finely in a food processor
4. Return to pot with onions, spice, salt, sugar and 450 ml vinegar
5. Boil for 30 minutes
6. Mix the cornflour with remaining malt vinegar
7. Add gradually while stirring
8. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened
9. Put into clean jars