How to Make Delicious Firecracker Chutney With Oranges, Ginger, and Dried Cherries

This zesty relish gets its fiery nature from lots of freshly grated ginger, but the bite is tempered by sweet oranges, dried cherries, honey, and spice. It goes great with roast pork, turkey, or game (especially venison) and a dab on a hot, buttered biscuit is a fine way to kick-start your morning breakfast, too.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 cups dried cherries (about 14 oz)
• 1 cup grated fresh ginger root
• 3 large oranges, peeled & chopped (white pith and seeds removed); juice reserved (see below)
• 2 Tbsp orange zest
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp brandy
• Water plus reserved juice from oranges to equal 1 cup

1. 
    
   The assembled main ingredients

   Place all ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

2. 
    
   Makes a great gift too!

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a bit more water if needed.

3. Chill thoroughly before serving. Makes about 2 pints.

Tips & Warnings

• 5 or 6 tangerines (depending on size) can be substituted for the oranges.
• Southern Comfort, Grand Mariner, bourbon, or dark rum can be substituted for the brandy, or it can be omitted.
• For another layer of zing, try adding a finely minced jalapeno pepper.

Resources

• See More eHow Articles From HuggingtheCoast
• Hugging the Coast: A Celebration of Coastal Life and Food
• Enjoy More of Doug DuCap's Original Recipes!

[DUSTYMILLS]

on 7/8/2008 I love recipes like this...the combination of all the fruits and spices sounds wonderful. I'm going to make this.....5 stars

[luv2blog]

on 7/4/2008 Goodness, that sounds good!

[vikki9]

on 7/1/2008 Reading your list of ingredients, I could almost smell it!!! *****