Description

This irresistible Cranberry and Apple Chutney features a delightful curry twist, combining tart cranberries and sweet apples with aromatic spices to create a flavorful condiment perfect for enhancing your meals. It’s easy to prepare on the stovetop and offers a balanced taste with hints of warmth from cinnamon, ginger, and curry powder.

Ingredients

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Primary Ingredients

12 ounces fresh cranberries
2 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and diced
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water

Optional Ingredients

Pinch of red chili flakes
Handful of golden raisins

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Wash the cranberries under cold water and drain well. Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes. Finely chop the red onion to ensure even cooking and release of flavor.
Combine Ingredients in Saucepan: In a medium-sized saucepan, add the cranberries, diced apples, chopped red onion, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, water, curry powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt. Stir gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
Bring to Boil: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally. This helps dissolve the sugar and starts breaking down the fruit.
Simmer and Thicken: Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently. During this time, cranberries will burst, apples will soften, and the chutney will thicken to a jam-like consistency.
Season to Taste: Taste the chutney and adjust the seasoning if necessary. For added sweetness, stir in more brown sugar; to add a spicy kick, incorporate a pinch of red chili flakes.
Cool and Store: Allow the chutney to cool completely to room temperature. Transfer it into clean glass jars and store in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 2 weeks, perfect for enhancing sandwiches, grilled meats, or cheese plates.

Notes

Use fresh cranberries for the best texture and flavor; frozen can be used in a pinch but may alter the consistency slightly.
Peeling the apples helps the chutney develop a smoother texture, but leaving the skins on is fine if you prefer extra fiber.
Add golden raisins for additional sweetness and texture if desired.
If you prefer a thicker chutney, continue to simmer until desired consistency is reached.
Ensure the chutney cools completely before refrigerating to maintain freshness.
This chutney pairs wonderfully with roasted meats, cheese boards, or as a flavorful spread on sandwiches.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Fusion

Keywords: cranberry chutney, apple chutney, curry chutney, holiday condiment, fruit chutney, easy chutney recipe