Rhubarb Chutney

Rhubarb Chutney

Tutka Bay Lodge, Alaska

INGREDIENTS

·         3/4 cup sugar

·         1/3 cup cider vinegar

·         1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

·         1 tablespoon ground garlic

·         1 teaspoon cumin

·         1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·         1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

·         1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

·         4 cups 1/2-inch cubes fresh rhubarb (about 1 1/2 pounds)1/2 cup (generous) chopped red onion

·         1/3 cup dried tart cherries or golden raisins (about 2 ounces)

PREPARATION

Combine first 8 ingredients in heavy large Dutch oven. Bring to simmer over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add rhubarb, onion and dried cherries; increase heat to medium-high and cook until rhubarb is tender and mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)