Mixed Fruit Chutney

Adapted from Anthony Bourdain's Appetites

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 6 dried figs, chopped in to small pieces
• 8 dried apricots, chopped in to small pieces
• 5 dates, deseeded and chopped in to small pieces
• 2 tart apples, peeled, cored and grated
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili powder (skip if you don't want it spicy)
• 1/2 tsp paprika

Method:

• Soak the chopped dried fruits for about an hour in hot water. Then drain
• Combine with all the other ingredients in a saucepan and cook on medium to low heat until it reaches a thick consistency, about 15 mins. (Since there is no added sugar, you will not get a jam like consistency, but the mixture will come together)
• Scoop in to clean bottles and refrigerate
• Use as a relish or a topping