Zippy Apricot Chutney

Elevate your condiment game with this Zippy Apricot Chutney, a vibrant combination of sweet, tangy, and subtly spiced flavors that’s perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes. Made with plump dried apricots, warm ginger, and aromatic spices like mustard seeds, cinnamon, and a touch of cayenne pepper, this chutney strikes the perfect balance of sweetness from brown sugar and raisins with a zesty kick from apple cider vinegar. Ready in under an hour, it's a versatile condiment that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, cheeses, or even crusty bread. Whether you’re looking for a quick fridge staple or a thoughtful homemade gift, this small-batch chutney recipe is a culinary delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 250 grams dried apricots
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 medium (finely chopped) yellow onion
• 2 (minced) garlic cloves
• 120 milliliters apple cider vinegar
• 100 grams brown sugar
• 50 grams raisins
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 240 milliliters water
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Chop the dried apricots into small bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, heat the mustard seeds over medium heat until they start to pop, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chopped apricots, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, water, raisins, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and sea salt to the saucepan. Stir everything to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chutney thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or sugar if needed.

Step 8

Remove from heat and let the chutney cool slightly before transferring it to sterilized jars for storage.

Step 9

Store the chutney in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or process the jars for long-term storage according to canning guidelines.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	898.2 grams (898.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1231

Total Fat 2.20g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2392mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 311.40g	113%
Dietary Fiber 25.10g	90%
Total Sugars 241.40g
Protein 13.00g	26%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 319mg	25%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 3508mg	75%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.5%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 94.5%