Chamoy

5 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 dried ancho chiles
  • 10 ounces apricot preserves
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Toast chilies on a dry medium-hot skillet, pressing them flat, until they are aromatic, 10 seconds per side.
  2. 2
    Scoop into a bowl, cover with hot tap water, and rehydrate 30 minutes, stirring to insure even soaking.
  3. 3
    Drain and discard water. If desired, open chiles and gently remove seeds. Transfer to a blender.
  4. 4
    Add fruit spread, lime juice, sugar and salt. Puree.
  5. 5
    Finished Chamoy should be the consistency of syrup. If necessary, add a bit of water to thin it to the right consistency.

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