Easy Cranberry Chutney (Like on the Bag, but Classier)

The terms “Chutney” and “relish” are fairly interchangeable, although a touch of spicy peppers is usually added to chutneys. A dash of cayenne qualifies this simple recipe as “chutney”, which certainly sounds classy! Serves about 12.

INGREDIENTS

•     1/2 c. water
•     1/8 tsp. cayenne (or hot peppers of choice)
•     1/8 tsp. salt
•     Cinnamon stick
•     1 bag cranberries
•     1 c. sugar
•     Zest from one orange
•     2 TBS. frozen orange juice concentrate

PREPARATION

1. Rinse the berries and remove bad ones. Use: > 1 bag cranberries

2. Bring water to boil. Add: > sorted cranberries > 1/8 tsp. cayenne > 1/8 tsp. salt > 1-2 cinnamon sticks and sugar.

3. Bring mixture back up to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer 10 minutes or so, until cranberries pop. Add: > zest from one orange > 2 TBS. frozen orange juice concentrate.

4. This recipe can be made ahead and chilled; the chutney will thicken as it cools.