Jalapeno Cranberry Chutney Recipe

Jalapeno Cranberry Chutney Recipe

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup white vinegar
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 medium navel oranges
2 medium lemons
1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
6 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, divided
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:   In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Grate the peel from the oranges and lemons; add to sugar mixture. Peel off and discard pith from oranges and lemons; chop pulp and add to sugar mixture. Stir in apple and jalapeno. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Add 3 cups cranberries, raisins and apricots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining cranberries. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes longer.

Stir in walnuts. Serve warm or chilled. Pour into refrigerator or freezer containers. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 12 months. Yield: 4 pints. Veronica