Winning Cranberry Chutney

Name: Winning Cranberry Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries; 1 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup chopped dates; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 3/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Meet the Cook: While searching for something to enhance the taste of fowl years ago, I discovered this recipe. I revised it a little, and I've since served it at Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings (it's a hit with either poultry or pork) plus used it as a food-basket gift. It's been popular besides at church bazaars I've taken it to. I grew up on a farm, and my husband (he's a cattle buyer) and I farmed for 20 years before moving to town. We have four children, all grown. -Joyce Vivian, Mitchell, Ontario

Ingredients

3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until thickened and cranberries have popped.
Chill. Serve as an accompaniment to turkey or pork.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 69 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Cranberry Chutney in Country Woman September/October 1992

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RobinLa

Nov 25, 2011

Made this just yesterday for T'giving. It's delicious with a definite bite, much more complex then usual cranberry side salad. I omitted onion, wanted it more sweet.
Caddywoman

Jun 30, 2010

I looked through 35 pages to find this recipe again. I found it a bit tart so added about another half cup brown sugar and a full cup of dried apricots. They are the best in this. Tames it down a bit. It makes a pretty good bit and, although it stays well in the fridge, next time, I will freeze some.
cosec00

Nov 28, 2008

Tried this for the first time this year--its lovely. A new staple on our T-day menu!