Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　3 1/4 hr

　　Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 3 1/4 hr

Ingredients

　　1 medium onion, chopped

　　1 red or orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

　　1 cup dried apricots (6 oz), quartered

　　1/2 cup water

　　3/4 cup cider vinegar

　　1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar

　　1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (preferably Madras)

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　Bring all ingredients to a boil in a nonreactive 2-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until chutney is thickened but still saucy, about 50 minutes. Cool chutney, uncovered, then chill, covered, stirring occasionally, at least 2 hours (to allow flavors to develop) and up to 1 week.