DRIED APRICOT CHUTNEY WITH STAR ANISE

Dried Apricot Chutney With Star Anise image

Provided by Sydney Mike

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup vinegar (any kind)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar (or honey or other sweetener)
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 pinch chili powder
3 star anise
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced or 2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 cup onion, minced
20 dried apricots (quartered or diced smaller)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 23.9, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 12.9, Protein 0.6