Cranberry Reserve Chutney
The flavors of the Chimay Grand Réserve are complemented by figs, cherries, apricots and cranberries in an untraditional Cranberry Reserve Chutney.
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 3cups | 5minute |
| Cook Time |
| 45minute |
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Ingredients
- 1/4cup butter, unsaltedpreferably European style and organic
- 1/2cup shallotspeeled and diced
- 1/2teaspoon cinnamon, Ceylonground
- 1/4teaspoon nutmeg,freshly ground
- 3each cloves
- 750ml Belgian Dark Strong Ale,such as Belgian Dark Stron Ale like Chimay Grand Réserve
- 1/2cup figs, driedstems removed and chopped fine
-
1/4cup
cherries, driedsuch as Dried Tart Montmorency Cherries
- 1/4cup apricots, drieddiced
- 1each orangezested and juiced
- 10ounces cranberriesfresh or frozen
- salt and freshly cracked black pepperto taste
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot, add the butter and place over medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted, add the shallots and caramelize them for about 10 minutes. Add cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, sautéing for one minute to toast them. Deglaze with the Belgian Strong Dark (leaving behind any sediment) and add figs, cherries, apricots, orange zest, juice and cranberries. Season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 – 45 minutes. The beer should reduce down to a syrup consistency. This recipe can be made up to a week in advance, keeping in the refrigerator. The final product will be similar to a loose jam.
Recipe Notes