Sunday, September 4, 2011

Date and Apricot Chutney

Date and Apricot Chutney

1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
1 cup chopped pitted dates (about 1 pound)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation
Place dried apricots in a medium bowl. Cover with boiling water, and let stand 1 hour. Drain.

Combine apricots, dates, and next 8 ingredients (through onion) in a medium heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.

Pack chutney in clean jars. Cover and cool chutney completely; chill.

I often serve this with smoked goose and Goat cheese.

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