
Aged Havarti with apricot-chili chutney
Gentle bursts from mild spices slowly spreading through a blend of zesty fruit – our Smooth Cheese with Apricot-Chili Chutney provides bite and character to whatever it finds itself next to. Rich cheese adds base and delivers a satisfying tartness to finish this playful chutney recipe.
Ingredients
- Castello® Aged havarti
- 50 g dried apricots
- 1 fresh red chilli
- 200 ml water
- 100 ml vinegar
- 100 ml sugar
- 1 red onion
- 2 cloves
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
Preparation
Preparation1. Peel the onion and cut into wedges. Place in a saucepan together with the apricots, whole chili, spices, water and vinegar.
2. Cook for approx. 20 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated and then add the sugar.
3. Leave to simmer for another 10 minutes. Blend using a hand blender.
4. Serve with the Castello Aged Havarti cheese.
The chutney keeps for a long time in the fridge, so make a large batch while you are at it. The chutney also goes well with a curry dish or cold meats.

Tips & Tricks
Castello Aged Havarti is a cheese with some self-confidence, which goes well with many foods. Its strong taste also means that you can prepare strongly-flavoured accompaniments - like this Apricot-Chili Chutney - without drowning out the cheese.

Tips & Tricks
The red chili in the chutney is relatively mild. Cook it in one piece together with the apricots, and remove it once the chutney has the right bite.