Quince And Currant Chutney Food

QUINCE AND CURRANT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in heavy large saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 45 minutes. Discard star anise. (Can be made 4 days ahead. Cover; chill.)
• *A brown star-shaped seedpod; available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Asian markets.

SPICY QUINCE AND CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Stir the sugar, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt together in a large saucepan. Stir in the water, then bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the quince, and reduce heat to low. Cook and stir until the quince have turned rose colored, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, and cranberries. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the cranberries have burst and the chutney has thickened, about 20 minutes. Cool completely before serving.

CRANBERRY QUINCE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine all ingredients except onion and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Add onion and simmer 20 minutes, or until chutney is thickened. Chutney may be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered.
• Serve chutney chilled or at room temperature.