Apricot and Date Chutney

Submitted by Jubes

"This is a great chutney. It's simple to make and goes well with any cold meats, grilled chops, curries or grilled chicken. It has no flour or gluten containing ingredients. Great for a gift. If you like chillies you can add a chopped fresh chilli"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 6 cups
• Serves: 30

ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups dried apricots, quartered
• 1 1⁄2 cups sultanas
• 1 1⁄4 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups dates, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup glace candied ginger, chopped
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground red chili pepper

directions

1. Cover apricots with water and set aside to soak for one hour. Drain the apricots.
2. Combine apricots, sultanas and vinegar in a large saucepan. Bring slowly to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the liquid as almost evaporated.
3. Stir in all of the remaining ingredients and add one cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes, until the chutney has thickened.
4. Pour into jars and seal. Makes approx 6 cups of chutney.

Reviews

[peachy_pie]

I totally forgot that I made this like a year ago for Christmas presents! It's very festive and goes super well with pork, I'm told, which, being a vegetarian, I don't eat. But I CAN verify that it goes nicely with a very strong cheddar on a cheeseboard. Thanks Jubes!

 

[Sydney Mike]

I absolutely love chutneys, & this recipe includes 3 of my favorite ingredients ~ raisins, apricots & dates ~ & makes a very satisfying combo of flavors! A real winner that makes a wonderful addition to my Holiday Gift Ideas cookbook! Thanks much! [Tagged, made & reviewed in the Aus/NZ Recipe Swap #21]