GINGER CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

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I've been making this versatile chutney for more than two decades. It pairs well with poultry and pork. We also enjoy it on toasted English muffins or spread over a block of cream cheese for a quick appetizer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

5-1/4 cups water, divided
1/2 medium lime
5 whole cloves
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium pear, peeled and diced
1 medium tart apple, peeled and diced
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add lime; cover and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately place lime in ice water. Discard lime seeds; finely chop lime with peel and set aside. Place cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag., In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, preserves, vinegar, ginger, curry, cinnamon and remaining water. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add the pear, apple and reserved lime; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Add cranberries and raisins. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes until the berries pop and mixture is thickened. Discard spice bag. Stir in walnuts. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.