Cranberry Chutney Recipe
This tangy and flavorful cranberry chutney combines fruit, spices, and aromatics for a delicious accompaniment to meats, cheeses, or as a spread.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 medium orange (zest and juice)
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup water (as needed)
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated ginger
Instructions
- Instructions Prepare Ingredients: Zest and juice the orange into a medium saucepan. Dice the apple and finely chop the onion, celery, and garlic. Combine in a Saucepan: Add cranberries, orange zest and juice, diced apple, raisins, onion, celery, garlic, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Cook the Chutney: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries begin to pop (about 5-7 minutes). Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Add water in small amounts if the mixture becomes too thick. Taste and Adjust: Taste the chutney and adjust sweetness or spices if needed. Cool and Serve: Let the chutney cool to room temperature. It will thicken as it cools.
Notes
Serve immediately or transfer to sterilized jars for storage.