Cranberry-fig chutney

1 Recipe

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsCranberries, coarsely chopped (12 oz. pkg.)
1One-inch knob ginger root, peeled and finely
Shredded
1largeNavel orange, quartered, finely chopped
1smallOnion, finely diced
½cupDried currants
5Dried figs, finely snipped calamyrna or black mission
½cupWalnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
2tablespoonsMustard seed
2tablespoonsCider vinegar
¾cupBourbon or Scotch whiskey (optional)
cupLight brown sugar
2teaspoonsGround cinnamon
1teaspoonGround nutmeg
½teaspoonGround cloves
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonCayenne pepper

Directions

Combine cranberries, orange, onion, currants, figs, walnuts, mustard seed, shredded ginger, vinegar and whiskey in 4-quart saucepan.

Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and cayenne pepper in small bowl and mix thoroughly.

Add dry ingredients to saucepan and stir to combine. Heat to boiling.

Simmer 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently. Cool and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Can be frozen up to 1 year.

NOTE: Use a total of 2 large navel oranges, chopped, if not using whiskey.