Apricot & ginger chutney

Apricot & ginger chutney

A chutney with a bit of zing, perfect with cold meats and cheese, we suggest making double - it won't last long

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan, then cook the onion and garlic for 5 mins until soft. Stir in the apricots, sultanas, ginger, orange juice and vinegar, then bubble gently for 10-15 mins until the apricots become pulpy and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  2. Stir in the sugar and cook for 2 more mins until the chutney is sticky, then season and cool. Transport to the picnic in a small jar or pot with lid.
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STORAGE

This fresh chutney is designed to be eaten within 5 days of cooking. It has a small amount of vinegar in, but not enough to preserve the other ingredients. Store the chutney in the fridge.

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  • 13 November 2007

    marymags rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This really is delicious and incredibly easy to make. I'm not sure about your 5 mins preparation time though although I did make it with freshly squeezed oranges after using the zest for another recipe. I'm putting it into a nice jar then into a home-made hamper as a gift. I'll have to make a batch for myself now.

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  • 25 January 2008

    recipes commented on this recipe

    how long can I store this chutney.

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  • 04 March 2008

    fivefootfive rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    So easy to make and delicious, will certainly be making some more as the family have polished this batch off!

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  • 14 June 2008

    nath commented on this recipe

    i can't seem to find how long it will keep?

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  • 09 August 2008

    Ginge commented on this recipe

    Can you please tell us how long it will store?

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  • 19 September 2008

    Sue Harvey commented on this recipe

    how long can I keep this chutney

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  • 16 December 2008

    ian g commented on this recipe

    yeah but how long does it keep for?

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  • 18 September 2009

    lindsey martin rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Just loved this chutney and served it with the stuffed chicken roll as suggested. No worries about keeping it as it all disappeared but, as per the comments above, that advice would be welcome for the next time as I will make double quantities.

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  • 08 October 2009

    banba commented on this recipe

    This seems more like a relish recipe to me and I don't imagine it's one that's going to keep like a chutney would.

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  • 31 May 2010

    Janet commented on this recipe

    So how long can you store the chutney? did anyone find out?

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  • 01 July 2010

    StaceyLouiseAdams rated this recipe

    5 stars

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  • 15 August 2010

    suzy commented on this recipe

    Have just made this and it tastes lovely, i added 2 finely chopped chillies for a extra bite, i can tell this is going to taste amazing with cheese!!!

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  • 25 September 2010

    Danielle commented on this recipe

    Did anyone find out how long it keeps for? Should I store it in the fridge?

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  • 25 November 2010

    Mary Williams commented on this recipe

    I'm trying this, and here's hoping. It looks promising, however, I didn't have fresh orange juice, and am trying apple juice concentrate with a squeeze of lemon juice instead to 'tart' the juice a bit, possibly extra grated ginger by accident, but in this household, we like things 'zingy'. I've also made double so I hope it works!

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  • 25 November 2010

    Mary Williams commented on this recipe

    I'm trying this, and here's hoping. It looks promising, however, I didn't have fresh orange juice, and am trying apple juice concentrate with a squeeze of lemon juice instead to 'tart' the juice a bit, possibly extra grated ginger by accident, but in this household, we like things 'zingy'. I've also made double so I hope it works!

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  • 25 November 2010

    Mary Williams commented on this recipe

    I'm trying this, and here's hoping. It looks promising, however, I didn't have fresh orange juice, and am trying apple juice concentrate with a squeeze of lemon juice instead to 'tart' the juice a bit, possibly extra grated ginger by accident, but in this household, we like things 'zingy'. I've also made double so I hope it works!

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  • 23 January 2011

    bilzite commented on this recipe

    I doubled the ginger and added the pulp from the oranges. Excellent! It is so easy to make that every time necessary, I can make a fresh one. Delicious with toast and cheese.

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  • 18 September 2011

    Leziria Kate commented on this recipe

    Sounds good, pity that no-one has come back with ideas on how long it "keeps". Assume the 2 types of citric acid preserve the fruit sufficiently; will give it a go in the winter and report back. Too busy preserving fresh fruit and veg at moment.

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  • 07 October 2011

    Katrin commented on this recipe

    Can anyone who has made this before tell me how long theirs kept for? I really want to make this for my mum's birthday in a couple of weeks but would be nice to have some for Christmas from the same batch, will it be o.k for then?

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  • 14 November 2011

    gordon commented on this recipe

    Whatever you do do not try to keep this chutney..I did and it stole my wife,sold off my house and then ate my dog...............Now maybe someone will reply ???????HOW LONG CAN WE KEEP THIS STUFF

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 8

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

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