SPICED ORANGE-CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

Spiced Orange-Cranberry Chutney image

The aroma of simmering chutney signals the start of the holidays and sets the mood for my seasonal baking. Try it as an appetizer along with cream cheese and graham crackers. -Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups cranberry juice
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 packages (12 ounces each) fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 medium tart apple, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until brown sugar is dissolved. Stir in cranberries, orange zest, oranges, apple, currants and apricots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.