Recipe

Spiced apricot chutney

  • 1 hr cooking
  • Makes 2 Cup
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Ingredients

Spiced apricot chutney
  • 200 gram packet dried apricots
  • 2 cup (500ml) water
  • 1/2 cup (80g) pitted dried dates, halved
  • 1 medium_piece (150g) brown onion, chopped finely
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) white vinegar
  • 2 2 cardamom pods, bruised
  • 2 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 small fresh red chillies, seeded, chopped finely
  • 2 teaspoon grated orange rind
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • salt to taste

Method

Spiced apricot chutney
  • 1
    Combine the apricots and water in a small bowl; cover and stand overnight.
  • 2
    Combine the undrained apricots with the remaining ingredients in a medium pan; bring to the boil, then simmer, uncovered, for about 40 minutes or until the mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Pour into sterilised jars; seal while hot. Cool to room temperature then refrigerate.

Notes

Can be made two weeks ahead; keep refrigerated.