Dried Cranberry Chutney Appetizers Food

FRUITY CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cranberry juice, vinegar, ginger and allspice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. , Stir in the cranberries, oranges, apple, currants, apricots and orange zest. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.

DRIED CRANBERRY CHUTNEY APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Combine dried cranberries, water, sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan.
• Bring to boiling.
• Cover and remove from heat.
• Let stand for 15 minutes.
• Snip any large pieces of mango chutney.
• Stir chutney into cranberry mixture.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hours (overnight recommended).
• Serve cranberry chutney with soft cheese or cream cheese, apple slices, and crackers, or with toasted baguette slices.
• Makes about 1-1/3 cups chutney (twenty-one 1-tablespoon servings).
• Make-Ahead Tip: Refrigerate chutney, covered, up to 2 days.

CRANBERRY CHUTNEY-BRIE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375º.
• Bake biscuits as directed on bag. Bake biscuits as directed on bag.
• With serrated knife, cut biscuits horizantally in half; place cut sides up on cookie sheet.
• Arrange cheese on biscuit halves; spoon cranberry sauce with crushed red pepper flakes mixed in, over cheese.
• Sprinkle with glazed macadamia nuts.
• Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is softened and warm.

CRANBERRY CHUTNEY CROSTINI

Steps:

• For chutney, in a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Add 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add walnuts and remaining water; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until berries pop and chutney is thickened., Meanwhile, place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine cream cheese and Gorgonzola until smooth. Spread 1-1/2 teaspoons over each bread slice; top each with 1 tablespoon chutney. Sprinkle with chives if desired.

BRIE WITH CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mix cranberries, sugar, vinegar, water, gingerroot, cinnamon and cloves in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Cool slightly. (Chutney will thicken as it stands.)
• Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly brush ovenproof plate with vegetable oil. Place unpeeled cheese on center of plate. Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is soft and partially melted.
• Spoon half of the chutney over cheese. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with crackers. Spoon remaining chutney onto cheese as needed, or save for future use.

SPICED CRANBERRY AND DRIED-FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Stir all ingredients except vinegar in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high; boil until thick, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Mix in vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Cover; chill.)

CRANBERRY-GINGER CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Increase heat to high and boil 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Cool. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Refrigerate in airtight container.)