Cranberry Fruit Chutney Recipe

Name: Cranberry Fruit Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups lightly packed dried apricots; 2 ½ cups orange juice; 1 cup chopped dates; ½ cup golden raisin; ½ cup chopped preserved gingerroot; 2 (12 ounce) packages cranberries (340 g. each); 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 1 ¼ cups finely chopped onions; ¾ cup corn syrup; ¾ cup cider vinegar; 1 ½ teaspoons mustard seeds; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 cups lightly packed dried apricots
2 ½ cups orange juice
1 cup chopped dates
½ cup golden raisin
½ cup chopped preserved gingerroot
2 (12 ounce) packages cranberries (340 g. each)
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 ¼ cups finely chopped onions
¾ cup corn syrup
¾ cup cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons mustard seeds
¼ teaspoon salt

1
Cut apricots into 1/4 inch wide strips.
2
In heavy stainless steel Dutch oven, combine apricots, orange juice, dates, raisins and ginger; cover and let stand for at least 8 hours or for up to 24 hours.
3
Stir in cranberries, sugar, onions, corn syrup, vinegar, mustard seeds and salt; bring to gentle boil over medium heat, stirring often.
4
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring almost constantly, for about 20 minutes or until thickened enough to mound on spoon and cranberries have popped.
5
Ladle into 1 cup canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
6
Wipe rims.
7
Cover with prepared lids.
8
Screw on bands until resistance is met; increase to finger tip tight.
9
Boil in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
10
Store in cool dark place for up to 1 year.
11
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463

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups lightly packed dried apricots, 2 ½ cups orange juice, 1 cup chopped dates, ½ cup golden raisin, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Fruit Chutney falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cranberry Fruit Chutney

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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