If your only experience with cranberries has been in sweet, jelled sauces, this spicy chutney will provide a welcome change of pace for your grown-up palate!

Serves: 8 or more

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries
• 1 cup peeled, diced apple
• 1 cup orange juice, preferably fresh
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 to 4 tablespoons agave nectar or maple syrup, to taste

Place all the ingredients except the agave nectar in a deep saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook over low heat with the lid slightly ajar for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the liquid is mostly absorbed.

Add agave nectar to taste and simmer uncovered for another 5 to 10 minutes until thick. Let the chutney cool to room temperature, then store in a sterilized jar, tightly covered but not sealed. Refrigerate until needed. Before serving, bring to room temperature.

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