Ingredients

  • 2 cups lightly packed dried apricots
  • 2 12 cups orange juice
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 12 cup golden raisin
  • 12 cup chopped preserved gingerroot
  • 2 (12 ounce) packages cranberries (340 g. each)
  • 1 12 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 14 cups finely chopped onions
  • 34 cup corn syrup
  • 34 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 12 teaspoons mustard seeds
  • 14 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Cut apricots into 1/4 inch wide strips.
  • In heavy stainless steel Dutch oven, combine apricots, orange juice, dates, raisins and ginger; cover and let stand for at least 8 hours or for up to 24 hours.
  • Stir in cranberries, sugar, onions, corn syrup, vinegar, mustard seeds and salt; bring to gentle boil over medium heat, stirring often.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, stirring almost constantly, for about 20 minutes or until thickened enough to mound on spoon and cranberries have popped.
  • Ladle into 1 cup canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  • Wipe rims.
  • Cover with prepared lids.
  • Screw on bands until resistance is met; increase to finger tip tight.
  • Boil in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  • Store in cool dark place for up to 1 year.
  • Makes 9 cups.
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