Dried Apricot Raisin Chutney Food

APRICOT-RAISIN CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer onion to a large saucepan. Add apricots, sugar, honey, raisins, and vinegar. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened, about 25 minutes.
• Pour chutney into a large bowl. Let cool completely. Serve at room temperature.

DRIED APRICOT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• If the dried fruit is very hard, the soak them whole overnight in water then drain.
• This step can be omitted if fruit is already soft.
• Mince apricots, raision, garlic and onion together.
• Add all other ingredients and boil gently for 1 hour until thick.
• Bottle and seal immediately using whichever method works best for you.

APRICOT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Cook garlic and ginger in oil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add mustard seeds and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes (chutney should be moist). Cool to room temperature.

APRICOT WALNUT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Soak dried apricots overnight in water.
• Drain apricots and chop.
• Boil the chopped onions for a few minutes to soften them; drain.
• Cut zest from oranges in long strips, and dice strips into 1 inch pieces.
• Put all the ingredients except the walnuts into a large non-aluminium kettle and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and cook gently, stirring regularly, for 1 1/2 hours until the mixture is thick.
• Stir in the walnuts. Pour while hot into warm sterilized jars. Seal with lids and rings.
• Process in boiling water for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Lids will ping if sealed properly. If any jars fail to seal, refrigerate and use within a few days. Store sealed jars in cool, dark place.

APRICOT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mix together all the ingredients in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, uncovered, or until juice has thickened.
• Pour into warm sterilized jars and seal.
• May be eaten immediately but the flavour improves after a few days.

APRICOT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Slice the top off the half head of garlic with a sharp knife, exposing the cloves. Discard the top. Place the head of garlic on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with 1/4 teaspoon of olive oil, and wrap the foil around the garlic. Roast in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
• While garlic is roasting, place the onion and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a saucepan over medium heat and cook and stir until the onion is browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the apricot preserves, vinegar, ginger, cayenne pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined.
• Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins, and mash them in a bowl with a spoon. Mix the garlic into the chutney; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir carefully because any splashes of chutney will be burning hot.
• Pack the chutney into sterilized jars and process to seal.

BELL PEPPER AND DRIED APRICOT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients to a boil in a nonreactive 2-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until chutney is thickened but still saucy, about 50 minutes. Cool chutney, uncovered, then chill, covered, stirring occasionally, at least 2 hours (to allow flavors to develop) and up to 1 week.

DRIED APRICOT CHUTNEY WITH STAR ANISE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except apricots in small saucepan & turn heat to medium.
• Bring to boil, stirring occasionally, then lower heat & cook 5 minutes.
• Add apricots & continue to cook until only a SMALL amount of liquid is left.
• If mixture is not 'jammy' or apricots not quite tender, add a little more water & cook some more.
• Taste & adjust seasoning as necessary ~ add more of any ingredient desired.
• Use within 3-4 days & serve, hot, warm or at room temperature.