Dried Apricot Chutney With Star Anise

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vinegar (any kind)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar (or honey or other sweetener)
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 pinch chili powder
• 3 star anise
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced or 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 cup onion, minced
• 20 dried apricots (quartered or diced smaller)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients except apricots in small saucepan & turn heat to medium.

2. 2

   Bring to boil, stirring occasionally, then lower heat & cook 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add apricots & continue to cook until only a SMALL amount of liquid is left.

4. 4

   If mixture is not 'jammy' or apricots not quite tender, add a little more water & cook some more.

5. 5

   Taste & adjust seasoning as necessary ~ add more of any ingredient desired.

6. 6

   Use within 3-4 days & serve, hot, warm or at room temperature.