Fruity Pecan Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 shallot, peeled and sliced julienne (one entire bulb)
• 2/3 cup blood orange juice (or regular orange juice)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon raspberry preserves (seedless)
• 1/4 cup dried dates, pitted and chopped (or mixed dried fruit)
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup pecan, coarsly chopped
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter and add shallots until soft, about 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add Blood Orange Juice, water, raspberry preserves, chopped dates, vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add chopped pecans and honey. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.