Colorful Apricot Chutney

Name: Colorful Apricot Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 cups.
Ingredients: 3 large sweet red peppers, diced; 12 ounces dried apricots, diced; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup sugar; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3/4 cup red wine vinegar; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

You can use this chutney as an appetizer on cracker bread...or try mixing it with cream cheese into a spread. When the local Extension office held a "Pepper Day", I entered it in the recipe contest. It ended up winning first prize. I'm a widow. My son and his three children love Grandma C.'s cookies! -Lucile Cline, Wichita, Kansas

Ingredients

3 large sweet red peppers, diced
12 ounces dried apricots, diced
1 cup raisins
1 cup sugar
1 large onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
5 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate.
Serve as an accompaniment to pork or chicken. Chutney may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.