Bernardin Home Canning: Because You Can: Golden Gossip Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) carrots, 4 to 5 large
• 2- 1/2 cups (625 ml) sugar
• 2-1/4 cups (550 ml) water
• 5 inch (12.5 cm) piece cinnamon stick
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp (25 ml) mustard seed
• 2 tsp (10 ml) whole cloves
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) finely chopped gingerroot
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 -1/2 cups (375 ml) coarsely chopped, pitted dates
• 1 lb (450 g) apples, 3 to 4 medium
• 1- 1/2 cups (375 ml) malt vinegar
• 3/4 lb (350 g) onions, 3 to 4 medium
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
• 2 small red peppers
• 1/4 cup (50 ml) bottled lemon juice