FRUIT CHUTNEY (ZWT - SOUTH AFRICA)

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This recipe was entered for ZWT & has been modified slightly. My source is: http://africhef.com/Chutney-Recipe.html. The intro is short & sweet ... "This easy South African Fruit Chutney recipe is 1 of the simplest I've come across & is well worth the slight effort taken to prepare it." (Yield & times have been estimated. Times do not include standing overnight or waiting period to mature)

Provided by twissis

Categories     Chutneys

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 3 lb, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb brown sugar
1/2 lb dried pears
1/2 lb dried apricot
1/2 lb dates
1/2 lb dried apple ring
1/2 lb sultana
1 cup onion (chopped)
4 cups water
3 garlic cloves (crushed)
2 cups cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)
1/2 teaspoon ginger (freshly ground)

Steps:

  • Chop all dried fruit except the sultanas.
  • Place fruit & water in a lrg mixing bowl, cover & leave overnight.
  • Do not drain the fruit. Add the remaining ingredients & place in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
  • Simmer over low heat (stirring constantly) till the sugar has dissolved.
  • Bring to a boil & then lower heat. Allow to simmer (uncovered) for approx 1 1/2 hrs or till thick, stirring occ.
  • Pour chutney mixture into sterilized jars while still hot. Fill to ½ in below the top. Cover w/an airtight plastic lid. Do not use a metal lid because the action of the spices & vinegar will cause corrosion.
  • Leave the chutney to mature in a cool, dark, dry place for 6-8 weeks before use.
  • NOTE: This fruit chutney may be used in curries, almost any dish that has rice as an accompaniment & also to tasty up pasta dishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4935.6, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 519, Carbohydrate 1270.3, Fiber 84.6, Sugar 1117.3, Protein 29.9

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