Cranberry and Apricot Chutney

By Hklbrries

A wonderful alternative to cranberry sauce that tastes like Christmas.

Ingredients

• 1 bag (12 ounces) cranberries (3 cups)
• 1 small yellow or red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups apple juice or apple cider
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup dried apricots (4 ounces), cut into thin strips
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 1/3 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• Pinch ground cloves

Preparation

Step 1

In 4-quart saucepan, heat all ingredients to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, about 25 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Discard cinnamon. Spoon chutney into serving bowl; cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours or up to 4 days.