Apricot Cilantro Sauce

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 8 ounces dried apricots
• 3/4 ounce coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 3/4 cup onion, diced to 1/4 inch
• 1 ounce fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 cinnamon stick (3 inch)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 quart plum tomato, with juice,chopped to 1/2 inch size
• 1 cup apricot preserves (low sugar)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 soak dried apricots in 1 cup boiling water for 30 minutes.
• 2 drain water and put apricots in food processor.
• 3 process to 1/4 inch size pieces.
• 4 reserve for sauce preparation.
• 5 heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
• 6 add onions and ginger, saute until onions are tender and translucent.
• 7 add all remaining ingredients.
• 8 bring to a simmer and then cook for another 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally (do no need to cover).
• 9 cool sauce and transfer to quart or pint jars.
• 10 store in refrigerator until needed.
• 11 can heat in pan or microwave to top grilled chicken breast.