Dried-Fruit Chow Chow

• 1 cup coarsely chopped mixed dried fruit, such as cherries, golden raisins and apricots (4 ounces)
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup apricot jam
• 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dried fruit with the vinegar and water.
2. Cover and microwave at high power for 1 minute, until the dried fruit is softened and plump.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter.
4. Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes.
5. Add the jam; cook until melted and sizzling.
6. Add the dried fruit and its liquid; bring to a boil.
7. Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring, until thickened, 5 minutes.
8. Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

mixed dried fruit, cider vinegar, water, unsalted butter, onion, apricot jam, grainy mustard, salt

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/dried-fruit-chow-chow (may not work)