Taste of Summer Strawberry Chutney

Description

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
• 1/2 cup strawberry wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 teaspoons minced peeled gingerroot
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 medium navel orange
• 4 cups whole strawberries, hulled and diced
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• strawberry fans (optional)

Procedures

Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large non-aluminum saucepan; bring to boil. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 15 minutes or until slightly thickened and syrupy, stirring frequently. Add strawberries; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in almonds. Spoon into a bowl; cover and chill. Serve with nonfat or light cream cheese and gingersnaps. Garnish with strawberry fans, if desired