Description
Apple Cranberry Chutney is a sweet, tart, and spiced condiment made with apples, cranberries, warm spices, and a hint of sweetness. It’s perfect for pairing with roasted meats, cheese boards, or sandwiches, and makes a festive, flavorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water or orange juice
- 1/4 cup raisins or chopped dried apricots (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped apples, cranberries, and onion.
- Add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and your choice of water or orange juice.
- Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and the mixture thickens.
- If using raisins or dried apricots, stir them in during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely. The chutney will thicken further as it cools.
- Store in jars or airtight containers once cooled.
Notes
Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.Frozen cranberries can be used straight from the freezer—no need to thaw.Add orange or lemon zest for a citrus twist.For a spicier version, include chopped jalapeño or red pepper flakes.Chutney thickens as it cools; add a splash of juice or water to loosen if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
