Apricot & Orange Chutney

Apricot & Orange Chutney

Makes about 3lb

Points for the recipe:  40½ using dried apricots, 33½ using fresh apricots.  

4 oranges, chopped

1.5kg fresh apricots, stoned and quartered or 500g dried, chopped

450g onions, sliced

450g caster sugar

1 tsp sea salt

½tsp ground cloves

1 tsp ground black pepper

½ tsp chilli flakes

½ tsp ground mace

1 tsp curry powder

1 tbsp mustard seeds

1 tsp turmeric

1 litre cider vinegar

Mix oranges and apricots with rest of ingredients in a large pan.  Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 1-1½ hours until thick, stirring occasionally, especially near the end of the cooking time.

Cool slightly then pack into sterilised jars.