Blueberry ketchup

3 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsVegetable Oil
1largeGarlic Clove; Crushed
1tablespoonMince Fresh Ginger
1mediumOnion; Finely Chopped
2pintsBlueberries
1cupFresh Tomato; Peeled, Seeded And Chopped
2largesPurple Plums, Pitted And Chopped
¼cupDark Brown Sugar; Firmly Packed
1tablespoonBlueberry Or Raspberry Vinegar
1tablespoonFresh Lemon Juice
Zest Of 1 Lemon; Cut Into Julienne Strips
1mediumDried Chili Pepper; Crumbled
1teaspoonGround Cinnamon
1teaspoonGround Cardamom
1teaspoonGround Coriander
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonFreshly Ground Mixed Peppercorns; White, Green Red And Black

Directions

Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan (two quart or larger). Add the garlic and ginger and cook over low heat for two minutes. Add the onion and cook until soft and transparent, stirring often. Add the blueberries, tomato, plums, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice and zest, chili pepper, spices, salt and pepper, stirring well. Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer. Reduce the heat and keep simmering gently for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let the mixture cool slightly, then puree in a food processor or blender.

Return the puree to the pan and heat, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cook until thick, about 1 hour. Pour into two sterile pint jars or containers. Cover and let cool. Store in the refrigerator for up to four weeks or freeze. From: The Food Column Of The Denver Post Magazine Section 07-31-94 Posted by: Rich Harper