Apricot plum sauce (worthington)

64 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeOnion; coarsely chopped
4Garlic cloves; minced
¼cupFresh ginger; coarsely chopped
2Limes; thinly sliced
1poundsApricots; pitted
1poundsPlums; pitted
1cupCider vinegar
½cupTawny port wine
2cupsDark brown sugar
1teaspoonCinnamon
1teaspoonGround allspice
½teaspoonCayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes
1teaspoonSalt
¼cupChopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Coarsley chop the pitted apricots and plums.

1. In a food processor fitted with s steel blade, process the onion, garlic, ginger, limes, apricots, and plums until pureed.

2. In a medium nonaluminum dutch oven or heavv pot, combine the pureed ingredients and all the remaining ingredients except the cilantro and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. Lower the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 45 minutes.

Stir frequently to avoid burning. Remove from the heat and cool. Add the cilantro and taste for seasoning. Pour the sauce into a large glass container and refrigerate.

NOTES: This sauce may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 months. MAKES 4 CUPS. Recipe may be doubled. Makes a good gift. USES: particularly good with pork, chicken, quail, and game hens. Dilute it with wine or nectar to use it as a marinade.

1998-Apr-16 Hanneman (MC PER SERVING: 20 cals per Tbs) TIP: Make sure the cilantro is totally submerged before storing. Or omit and add at service.

Recipe by: TASTE OF SUMMER by Diane Rossen Worthington Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by KitPATh <phannema@...> on Apr 16, 1998