Recipe: Apple-Maple-Raisin Chutney (3)

Here are some ideas for chutney that use apples, maple syrup and raisins. Let me know if you want recipes for apple-maple jam.

Apple-Raisin Chutney #1

3 T. cider vinegar
2 T. honey
1/2 c. golden raisins
1/8 t. dried mint
Pinch ground cloves
2# red onions, quartered lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise (about 4 cups)
3 T. vegetable oil
2 T. butter
1 Granny Smith apple

In small bowl, combine 2/3 cup warm water, vinegar, honey, raisins, mint and cloves, and let stand while cooking onions. In large skillet, cook onions in the oil and the butter, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Remove lod and continue to cook, stirring for 30 minutes or until very soft. Stir in raisin mixture and the apple, peeled and cut into fine dice. Cook over moderate heat until liquid is almost evapoarted and apple is tender; season with salt and pepper. The chutney may be made 3 days in advance, cooled, kept covered and chilled.Apple Chutney #2

This chunky, low-sodium chutney is sweet, tart and full of flavor. It complements roast meats or poultry, hot or cold.

6 cups zucchini, unpeeled, grated
2 c. tart apples, unpeeled, grated
3/4# raisins, ground
1-1/3 cup vinegar
1 cup honey
2 green bell peppers, coarsely ground
1 onion, finely ground
1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
1 T. celery seed

In a stock pot, combine zucchini, apples, raisins, vinegar, honey, green peppers, onion, orange juice concentrate, lemon juice and rind, and celery seed. Simmer until of desired consistency. Into hot sterilized jars ladle chutney, leaving 1/2" headspace. With 2-piece lids, seal jars. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Cool. Let stand for 1-2 weeks before serving to allow flavors to mellow. Makes 5 cups.Apple-Raisin Chutney #3

5 apples, peeled and diced
1 cup raisins
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. cider
1/4 c. honey
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. nutmeg
1/2 t. cloves

Combine, boil until thick, 25-30 minutes. Spread on an 8-ounce block of cream cheese. Serve with crackers.