Apricots, dates, and spices combine to make a delicious chutney. Great for kitchen gifts any time of the year.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hours,
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds dried apricots
- 2-1/2 cups pitted dates, chopped
- 3 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3 cups golden raisins
- 2 cups white wine vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tablespoon mustard seed
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preparation:
Soak the apricots in enough water to cover for 30 minutes. Drain and put into a large saucepan. Add the dates, brown sugar, raisins, vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, ginger, coriander, and nutmeg.Simmer on low heat until thickened, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Ladle hot chutney into sterilized 1/2-pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headroom. Run a rubber spatula around the insides of the jars to release trapped air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean cloth. Place lids in position and tighten the screwbands. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water-bath canner.
Yield: About twelve 1/2-pint jars
Recipe Source: 500 Treasured Country Recipes by Martha Storey & Friends (Storey Books)
Reprinted with permission.
