Cranberry Apple Chutney Recipe (2024)

Published: Aug 15, 2018 · Modified: Dec 12, 2023 by Sarah Mock As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links.

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Perfect for your Thanksgiving table my recipe for cranberry apple chutney also has freshly grated ginger, brown sugar, orange zest and an optional kick of heat. By choosing to use fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries you will be making this easy cranberry chutney to go along with your charcuterie and cheese board beyond Thanksgiving.

If you are looking for a cranberry sauce instead of a chutney you are going to want to make my 3 ingredient cranberry sauce. It comes together in 5 minutes. If you still can't get enough cranberries, you will want to make my cranberry apple pie. A family favorite!

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Cranberry Chutney Ingredients:

olive oil
onion, minced
fresh ginger, grated
cranberries, frozen or fresh
granny smith apple, peeled, cored, fine dice
cider vinegar
zest and juice of 1 orange
light brown sugar, packed
whole grain mustard
alt
red pepper flakes, optional

Directions:

Heat the oil over medium heat in a medium saute pan. Add the minced onion, grated ginger, diced apple and saute until golden.
Add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan and cook until the cranberries pop, about 10 mins. Remove from the heat and cool.
The chutney can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.

What do you eat cranberry chutney with, besides turkey?

Warm a round of brie, pour the cranberry chutney over it and serve with crackers
Have it on a sandwich instead of mayo.
Puree it and use as a dipping sauce for egg rolls or any fried food.
Serve it alongside a cheese and charcuterie board.
Mix it into ground beef or pork and use for meatloaf or sausage roll filling
Serve it on the side of a meat pie or and empanada
Serve it with grilled sausages
With roasted chicken or or fish.
Puree it and glaze meat, roasted sweet potatoes, butternut squash, etc.
Serve it alongside a grilled cheese sandwich.
On a burger, especially veggie burger.

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What is chutney made out of?

Chutney is usually made from a mixture of fruit, spices, sugar, vinegar, a bit of spice and cooked down. The reduction will intensify the flavors, thicken the mixture and the sugar will balance out the tartness. Chutney is great served alongside a cheese and charcuterie board, accompany roasted meats or compliment cheeses.

What is the difference between a chutney and relish?

Traditionally, a relishis made with grated or cut up vegetables or fruit, whereas chutneyis traditionally made with fruit as the main ingredient. Chutney is a spicy, aromatic condiment that contains fruit, sugar, vinegar and a variety of spices depending on the recipe.

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I don't let all the cranberries completely cook down. I allow some of them to stay plump giving the chutney more texture.

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Cranberry Apple Chutney Recipe

Sarah Mock

Ingredients

▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
▢ ½ onion (minced)
▢ 1 inch fresh ginger (grated)
▢ 12 oz cranberries (frozen or fresh)
▢ 1 granny smith apple (peeled, cored, fine dice)
▢ ¼ cup cider vinegar
▢ zest and juice of 1 orange
▢ ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
▢ 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ dash of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Heat the oil over medium heat in a medium saute pan. Add the minced onion, grated ginger, diced apple and saute until golden.
Add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan and cook until the cranberries pop, about 10 mins. Remove from the heat and cool.
The chutney can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.

Notes

I don't let all the cranberries completely cook down. I allow some of them to stay plump giving the chutney more texture.

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published august 15 2018

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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 14 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.

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