Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- ¼ C onion, minced
- 1 C light brown sugar (bat connection!)
- ½ C orange juice
- ½ C apple cider vinegar
- ¼ C raisins
- 8 dried black mission figs, cut into eighths (bat connection!)
- 1 T fresh ginger, finely minced
- ½ t ground cinnamon
- ½ t red pepper flakes
- 1/3 C walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped (bat connection!)
Instructions
Add all the ingredients, with the exception of the chopped walnuts to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to bring the mix to a simmer, and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chutney thickens some. Remove from the heat, stir in the nuts and let cool slightly before serving. Serves 12-15.
Nutritional information (per 5oz serving):
Calories: 300; Protein: 3.4gr.; Carbohydrates: 72gr; Sugars: 55.8gr.; Fat: 2.9gr; Fiber: 9gr.
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Recipe provided by Danielle Cook, MS for the US Botanic Garden’s educational programs, fostering sustainability, botanical knowledge and plant conservation. Visit her website at: www.cook-sisters.com