Apricot Chutney with Raisins and Currants

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   Put the apricots in a bowl.

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   Pour 4 cups of hot water over them and let them soak for an hour.

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   Put the garlic, and ginger into the container of an electric blender or a food processor along with 1/4 cup of the vinegar.

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   Blend until smooth.

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   Empty the apricots and their soaking liquid into a heavy stainless-steel or porcelain-lined pot.

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   Add the garlic-ginger mixture, the remaining vinegar, sugar, salt, and cayenne.

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   Bring to a boil.

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   Simmer on a medium flame, stirring frequently, for 45 minutes.

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   Do not let the chutney catch at the bottom of the pot.

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    Lower heat if necessary.

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    Add the raisins and currants and cook, stirring, another half hour or until chutney takes on a thick, glazed look.

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    (It will thicken slightly as it cools.)

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    Let the chutney cool and store, refrigerated, in lidded glass or ceramic jars.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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