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Apricot Chilli Chutney

Apricot and chilli chutney is a simple, delicious condiment easy to make and can be stored for many months in the fridge.
Author Charlé Visser
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 15 portions
Course Condiments, Sauces
Cuisine Asian, Indian, South African

Ingredients

  • 250 grams (2 cups) dried apricots - note 1
  • 600 grams (2 ½ cups) boiling water - note 2
  • 10 grams (1 ¼ tablespoon) garlic - minced
  • 200 grams (1 ¼ cups) onion - finely diced (note 3)
  • 2 grams (1 teaspoon) chilli flakes - note 4
  • 100 grams (½ cups) brown sugar - note 5
  • 125 grams (½ cups) white wine vinegar - note 6

Instructions

  • Soak the dried apricots in boiling water until soft. Meanwhile, chop the onion finely and mince the garlic. Add to a pan over medium heat and add a touch of cooking oil.
  • Sweat down the onions and garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook with a lid on and make sure not to caramelise the onions.
  • Once the apricots are softened, remove them from the water and keep the water to the side.
  • Chop the apricots finely, but not to a complete purée. Add them to pan with the softened onions and garlic. Add the apricot soaking water, dried chilli and sugar too.
  • Bring to a medium simmer and stir often until the chutney has thickened and not watery. Remove from the heat and store in sterilized airtight containers in the fridge until ready to use.

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Notes

  1. Use fresh apricots when in season. Don't soak them just omit the water and use 800 grams of fresh apricots.
  2. Remember to keep the soaking liquid.
  3. Shallots can also be used instead of onion.
  4. Use fresh chilli if you want. Add more or less depending on how hot you prefer it.
  5. Regular white sugar is also fine. Don't use artificial sweeteners.
  6. Apple cider or any other light fruit vinegar also works great.
Storage instructions
  • Canning - Preserve by canning it using sterilized hot canning jars with a sealable lid. Will last for many months and years.
  • Freezing - Place in vacuum pack bags or sealable containers. Will keep indefinitely in the freezer. Simply defrost at room temp when needed. 
  • Fridge - Seal airtight and keep in the fridge for many months. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 30grams Calories: 74kcal Carbohydrates: 19g Protein: 1g Fat: 0.1g Saturated Fat: 0.01g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g Sodium: 9mg Potassium: 230mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 16g Vitamin A: 641IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 21mg Iron: 1mg
Keywords:apricot chutney, chutney, Mrs Ball's chutney
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