Apricot Blatjang
Apricot blatjang is a popular chutney made from South Africa's favorite ingredients; dried fruit. It goes well with cheese and best served with bobotie.
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- Serves: 48 persons
Ingredients
- 1pound/500 grams peaches (dried)
- ½pound/250 grams apricots (dried)
- 1pound/500 grams red onions
- 1pound/500 grams sugar
- 13 ½ounces/400 milliliters vinegar
- 3tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2teaspoons chili powder
- 1chili pepper (whole, dried)
- 2teaspoons salt
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Soak the dried peaches and apricots whole in the vinegar overnight. This allows them to rehydrate and become plumpStep 3
Blitz or chop them into small pieces with a food processor.Step 4
Chop the onions in a food processor.Step 5
Place all ingredients into a pot and heat gently for 20 minutes to allow the sugar to dissolve thoroughly.Step 6
Allow to simmer at a medium heat for about 1 hour without covering, stirring occasionally.Step 7
Once ready, allow sit to cool for 10 to 15 minutes prior to bottling into hot, sterilized jars.