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Dried Fruit Condiment

Dried Fruit Condiment

If you're making this in advance, microwave for 10 seconds before serving. Saffron threads are available in most supermarkets.

Health JANUARY 2013

  • Yield: Makes: 4 servings (serving size: 1 topped toast)
  • Cook time:20 Minutes
  • Prep time:15 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oranges, preferably unwaxed
  • 8 dried apricots, finely chopped
  • 8 dates, pitted and finely chopped
  • 4 dried figs, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly crushed
  • 6 saffron threads
  • 5 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 4 thin slices whole-wheat or multigrain baguette, toasted

Preparation

1. Use a vegetable peeler to remove strips of zest from 1 orange. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the zest and boil for 2 minutes. Drain in a sieve, then immediately rinse under cold water until cool. Cut the zest lengthwise into fine slivers.

2. Squeeze the juice of the zested orange into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then stir in the apricots, dates, and figs. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

3. Squeeze the juice from the remaining orange. In a deep skillet, heat the honey over medium heat until pale caramel in color. Add the orange juice, stir well, and bring to a boil. Add the dried fruit mixture and simmer for 5-6 minutes.

4. Add the cumin, saffron, vinegar, and orange zest. Mix well and transfer to a bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature with toasts.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
  • Calories: 147
  • Fat: 0.4g
  • Saturated fat: 0.0g
  • Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Carbohydrate: 36g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0mg
  • Iron: 1mg
  • Sodium: 8mg
  • Calcium: 39mg
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