Fruit Chutney (Zwt - South Africa)

Name: Fruit Chutney (Zwt - South Africa)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 1 3 lb, 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb brown sugar; 1/2 lb dried pears; 1/2 lb dried apricot; 1/2 lb dates; 1/2 lb dried apple ring; 1/2 lb sultana; 1 cup onion (chopped); 4 cups water; 3 garlic cloves (crushed); 2 cups cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated); 1/2 teaspoon ginger (freshly ground)

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Recipe by twissis

This recipe was entered for ZWT & has been modified slightly. My source is: http://africhef.com/Chutney-Recipe.html. The intro is short & sweet ... "This easy South African Fruit Chutney recipe is 1 of the simplest I've come across & is well worth the slight effort taken to prepare it." (Yield & times have been estimated. Times do not include standing overnight or waiting period to mature)

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READY IN: 2hrs 30mins

SERVES: 1

YIELD: 1 3 lb

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb brown sugar
¹⁄₂

lb dried pears
¹⁄₂

lb dried apricot
¹⁄₂

lb dates
¹⁄₂

lb dried apple ring
¹⁄₂

lb sultana
1

cup onion (chopped)
4

cups water
3

garlic cloves (crushed)
2

cups cider vinegar
1

teaspoon chili powder
¹⁄₂

teaspoon turmeric
¹⁄₂

teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)
¹⁄₂

teaspoon ginger (freshly ground)

DIRECTIONS

Chop all dried fruit except the sultanas.
Place fruit & water in a lrg mixing bowl, cover & leave overnight.
Do not drain the fruit. Add the remaining ingredients & place in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
Simmer over low heat (stirring constantly) till the sugar has dissolved.
Bring to a boil & then lower heat. Allow to simmer (uncovered) for approx 1 1/2 hrs or till thick, stirring occ.
Pour chutney mixture into sterilized jars while still hot. Fill to ½ in below the top. Cover w/an airtight plastic lid. Do not use a metal lid because the action of the spices & vinegar will cause corrosion.
Leave the chutney to mature in a cool, dark, dry place for 6-8 weeks before use.
NOTE: This fruit chutney may be used in curries, almost any dish that has rice as an accompaniment & also to tasty up pasta dishes.

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