Spicy Cranberry Chutney

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup water
• 3 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored and diced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

In a medium saucepan, mix dried apricots, dark brown sugar, raisins and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Mix in cranberries, apple and lemon zest. Simmer 10 minutes.

Mix in lemon juice, crystallized ginger and red pepper flakes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.