Name: Spiced apricot chutney
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 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

Ingredients

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

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.

Can be made two weeks ahead; keep refrigerated.
Note

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