*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                         Chinese Duck Sauce (Plum)
 
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 Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Chinese                          Condiments
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         One:
    1      Pound         Plums halved and pitted
    1      Pound         Apricots halved and pitted
    1 1/4  Cups          Cider vinegar
      3/4  Cup           Water
                         Two:
    1      Cup           Cider vinegar
    1      Cup           Firmly packed brown sugar
    1      cup           White sugar
      1/2  cup           Lemon juice
                         Three:
      1/4  cup           Chopped ginger
    1      small         Onion sliced
    1                    (or more) serrano -- seeded
                         chopped
    2      small         Garlic cloves sliced
    4      teaspoons     Salt
    1      tablespoon    Mustard seed toasted
    1                    Cinnamon stick
 
 Combine first set of ingredients and cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
 Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Combine second set of
 ingredients and boil for 10 minutes. Combine the above three sets of
 ingredients and simmer for 45 minutes.
 Remove cinnamon. Puree in food processor. Return to kettle and simmer until
 thick. Transfer to sterilized mason jar, cap loosely and let cool. Tighten
 caps and let stand in dark at least 2 weeks. Makes 2 pints.
 
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