Every summer when blueberries are wild and fresh here in New Jersey I stock up and freeze a few batches...my hubby loves this Blueberry Chutney inside his cup cakes or brownies all year long, so I have to make sure we have some on hand...
I have joined the Iron Cup Cake Earth Challenge, and this month it is all about wine in the recipe...I have added a Syrah to my chutney that goes right on top before cooking these yummy bites...
Blueberry Chutney (common among Indian cuisine, but I have made my own twist on this sweet savory recipe)
Blueberry Chutney-
1 cup fresh blueberries or frozen
1 cup fresh pitted cherries or frozen
1 teaspoon of ginger powder
1 teaspoon graham masala
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of pepper
2 T smoked onion mustard
1 pinch of cayenne pepper
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup red wine- Edenvale Syrah, 2004
In non-stick quart pan combine all ingredients on high heat until mixture boils; turn down to medium heat and keep stirring periodically and checking liquid level. Turn down to low medium heat if needed. Cook until reduces to a thick consistency, or sticks to back of wooden spoon. Set aside to cool (do not place in refrigerator). Makes 1 cup chutney, and only half will needed. Place unused portion in container or ramekin as dip or jam for bread.
For Cup Cakes:
1 1/3 cups unbleached flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.
Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost with your favorite frosting when cool.
Makes approximately 12 large muffin size cup cakes...
Icing-
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cup powder sugar
1 tablespoon butter
Mix well and after removing cup cakes from oven, let stand for 15 minutes and then drizzle icing on top; sprinkle with white chocolate shavings...
Reserve some of the chutney to plate cup cakes before serving...
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