Apricot Orange Chutney Recipes

SPICED APRICOT AND ORANGE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Begin by chopping the apricots into smallish chunks, then place them in a sieve and rinse them under cold water. Shake off the excess water and put them in a large saucepan. Now place the coriander seeds in your smallest saucepan and heat the pan whilst tossing the seeds around it - as soon as they begin to splutter transfer them to a pestle and mortar and crush them lightly before sprinkling them over the apricots. Add all the remaining ingredients to the apricots, then heat gently, stirring all the time until the sugar crystals have dissolved. Next bring everything up to simmering point and simmer the chutney (covered) for 45 minutes-1 hour. The apricots and onion need to be quite tender, but it's important not to overcook the chutney or it will be too thick - the right consistency is like chunky rather than liquid jam. Remember, too, that it does thicken as it cools down. When it's ready, spoon into the warmed, sterilised jar and seal straightaway, then label when cold. This is best kept for 1 month before eating.

APRICOT AND ORANGE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Soak the apricots in a covering of cold water overnight. The next day, drain the apricots, chop them finely and put them in a large, un-lidded preserving pan. Finely chop the onions and put them in a small saucepan. Barely cover the onions with water, bring the pan to the boil, turn the heat down and simmer until the onions are tender.
• Drain the onions and add them to the preserving pan. Slice or mince the ginger and sultanas. Crush the garlic cloves. Remove the zest from the oranges and remove the pulp from the oranges. Chop the pulp. Add the orange zest, pulp, ginger, sultanas, salt, garlic and cider apple vinegar to the pan. Tie up the spices in a muslin bag and add it to the pan.
• Bring the pan slowly to the boil, then turn the heat down to a gentle simmer. Cook for about an hour, until the contents of the pan have reduced to a pulpy consistency, stirring occasionally. Add the sugar and dissolve it carefully. Continue to cook gently until the contents of the pan are thick and no "free" liquid remains. Stir frequently to prevent the chutney sticking to the bottom of the pan.
• Remove the pan from the heat. Ladle the chutney into a glass or plastic jug. Pour the chutney into clean warm jars, filling them to within 5mm (¼") from the top. Seal the jars with new, vinegar resistant twist top lids. When the jars are cold, label them with the name, date and year made. Store in a dry cupboard for two to three months before opening.

APRICOT AND ORANGE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Put the oranges whole into boiling water. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from water and cool.
• Peel oranges and remove pith. Cut peel into thin strips.
• Chop the oranges into small bits. Be sure to collect all the juice. Remove seeds.
• Strain the apricots and put them in a saucepan with the oranges and remaining ingredients. Mix well.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the chutney is thick and the apricots are soft. Stir frequently.
• Pour the chutney into warm sterilized jars and seal.
• Keep for a couple of days before eating.

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.