Chutney can be made with fruits or vegetables, flavored a variety of ways with many different spices. Vinegar or citrus juices are added as a preservative. Chutney is often served with Indian dishes such as curry and can be hot to mild in flavor.
Ingredients:
2 cups dried apricots, finely chopped
1 cup dried dates, finely chopped
4 cupsapples (dried or fresh), finely chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
4 cups apple cider
2 cups apple cidervinegar
1 pound brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon each chili powder, cinnamon, turmeric, nutmeg,
ginger (freshly ground when possible)
1/8 teaspoon ground clove
1 clove garlic, crushed
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a heavy saucepan and simmer for one hour over low heat until thick and most all liquid has evaporated.
Terri's Tips:
The cooking process is long but patience will make a better chutney
Serve Fruit Chutney over ham, biscuits, rice or ice cream
Make it your own
Add mango, pineapple, pears and or peaches